Inventory Planner - Purchasing
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Purpose of the Job
Working within a dynamic and fast paced commercial department, your role forms an essential link in the supply chain. You will take full ownership in ensuring our stock availability remains strong through your ability to forecast and replenish stock efficiently.
Key responsibilities and duties - daily tasks will include but not be limited to
- Forecasting and replenishment of a large range of SKUs across multiple supplier accounts
- Understand fluctuations in demand as well as seasonal trend patterns and promotional activity to maintain stock levels
- Maximise availability to customers whilst optimising inventory throughout AAG’s National and Regional Distribution Centre network
- Perform different types of analysis to manage targets and performance, as well as to assess upcoming inventory projects.
- Monitor supplier performance and work with stakeholders to deliver improvements
- Work with AAG UK forecasting and inventory management system, Slimstock , as well as the ERP system, Kerridge/MAM
- Working with other departments within the organisation to ensure the appropriate purchasing and stocking strategies are applied to each supplier / product
- Collaborate with DC Operations Team to resolve any issues relating to deliveries, space capacity, critical priority allocation etc
- Continually track the lifecycle of each PO under your control, from placement to delivery.
- Ensure PO due dates are always kept up to date.
Skills required
- Very good numerical and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Ability to chase and deliver operational results
- Microsoft Excel experience is essential
- Experience in demand planning or similar analytical background
Internal Relations
Commercial
Inventory & Planning
Vehicle Data Team
RDC Managers
Sheffield – National Distribution Centre
AAG Subsidiaries
We are looking for someone with Strong work ethic – self-starter able to demonstrate strong proactive approach and self- initiative; great level of commitment and dedication to meet and deadlines with high-quality results. A positive, can-do attitude is necessary.
You will be working as part of a team, alongside other Inventory Planners and reporting to the Head of Category. We will provide the successful candidate all the training and support needed to fulfil their potential and develop their skills further.
Benefits and other information
- Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement
- Pension Contribution
- Structured career path and bespoke training
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts and cashback from 1000s of high street stores via AAG Benefits Portal including Groceries Travel and hotel stays Eating out Tech Health and Wellbeing
- Groceries
- Travel and hotel stays
- Eating out
- Tech
- Health and Wellbeing
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