Inventory/ Merchandise planner
- Location: Milton Keynes
- Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
- Job Type: Full-time in the office
A leading company in the fitness equipment industry is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Inventory/ Merchandise planner. The role is central to overseeing procurement operations, managing inventory, and enhancing supplier relationships to support our diverse portfolio of businesses.
Day to day of the role:
- Collaborate with Trading Teams to analyse sales trends and manage stock levels effectively.
- Engage with suppliers to ensure updated lead times and manage expectations.
- Handle the creation, processing, and updating of purchase orders across systems such as Sage 200.
- Monitor inventory levels, identify purchasing needs, and maintain alignment with key stock KPIs.
- Coordinate logistics with sea freight and delivery providers to ensure timely collection and delivery of goods.
- Contribute to the management of supplier agreements, establish KPIs, and monitor performance for compliance.
- Identify and implement potential cost-saving and process improvements by reviewing suppliers and internal processes.
- Maintain accurate product pricing in internal systems and generate relevant reports as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within merchandising.
- Familiarity with procurement processes and systems such as SAGE, or similar platforms, is advantageous.
- Proficient negotiation skills for securing favourable terms with suppliers and logistics companies.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Understanding of logistics and inventory management principles.
- Capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure and independently.
- Excellent communication skills for efficient interaction with suppliers and internal teams.
- Quick learner with the ability to process and assess information swiftly.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary with excellent career progression opportunities.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Family healthcare package (details available upon request).
To apply for the Inventory/ Merchandise planner role, please apply online now or call Kristine at Reed Milton Keynes office for more information.