Inventory and Demand Planner – FMCG
- Employer
- Clear Edge Search & Selection
- Location
- West Yorkshire
- Salary
- Competitive basic salary
- Closing date
- 21 Jun 2019
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Function
- Supply Chain
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
Job Details
Inventory and Demand Planner – FMCG
Competitive basic salary
West Yorkshire
This organisation is a leading producer of ambient products into the UK market for foodservice, manufacturing and retail. Their head office based in West Yorkshire is home to their technical and test kitchen facilities and is the base for their UK sales and marketing teams and administrative functions.
Due to our continued growth this organisation are now seeking an Inventory and Demand Planner to join their busy West Yorkshire team. Reporting into the Buying Manager, the successful incumbent will monitor stock availability to maximise optimal stock levels liaising closely with the sales team and shipping team. Your responsibilities would include:
- Analysing data to understand seasonal and promotional trends and forecast inventory accordingly.
- Ensuring that optimal levels of stock are maintained based on demand.
- Advising when shipments need to be expedited or delayed dependant on demand.
- Raising Purchase Orders.
- Liaising with external warehouse to forecast stock holdings.
- Working proactively with suppliers to achieve demand and improve performance.
- Escalate issues with suppliers to the Buying Manager/Directors as required.
- Working with appropriate teams to ensure that correct strategies are applied across suppliers and products.
To be considered for this opportunity you must possess strong analytical skills and excel skills with a keen eye for detail. Whilst you will predominately work within a team environment, it is essential you are able to take your own initiative and work independently. This is a fast paced business so the ideal candidate will thrive in this type of working environment. If you think you have the right skills and attributes for this position then apply today with your CV to be considered, or contact Mark Leahy (mark.leahy@ceselection.com) at Clear Edge Search & Selection for further information.
Company
Clear Edge are an executive search and selection business, specialising in roles from middle management to Board level in FMCG and Retail sectors.
Recruiting high-calibre professionals across:
- Sales & Marketing
- Operations, Technical & Supply Chain
- Retail
Genuine experts in your sector:
- Food
- Drinks
- Health, Beauty & Household Products
- Consumer Durables
Our specialist consultants take a highly pro-active approach on behalf of their clients and candidates, with total commitment to service and results. Using our extensive market knowledge, unrivalled network of contacts and modern day recruitment techniques, we're here to give you the clear edge over the competition.
- Website
- http://www.ceselection.com/
- Telephone
- 0113 2054970
- Location
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Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB
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