Hiring Now: Inventory Planner Near You – Apply Today!
Your Next Inventory Planner Job Starts Here – Apply Now!
Inventory Planner
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: St Albans
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you an experienced Inventory Planner with a strong SAP background, looking to deepen your impact within a fast-paced FMCG or retail environment? This is an opportunity to join a well-established consumer goods business, supporting inventory accuracy, availability, and reporting across a high-volume, multi-SKU operation.
The Company
A highly respected consumer goods organisation operating across the UK and international markets, this business is known for its strong brand portfolio, robust supply chain infrastructure, and commitment to continuous improvement. With a collaborative and commercially minded culture, the company offers long-term development opportunities within supply chain and operations.
The Role
Sitting within the Supply Chain function, the Inventory Planner will play a critical role in managing stock integrity and availability, with a particular focus on SAP driven planning, reconciliation, and performance reporting. You’ll work closely with Operations, Demand Planning, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure inventory accuracy while balancing service level and working capital targets.
This role is well-suited to someone coming from an FMCG or retail background, comfortable working with complex data, tight timelines, and high stock turnover.
Key Responsibilities
Manage inventory levels across multiple SKUs and locations using SAP, ensuring availability and service targets are consistently met.
Own inventory reconciliation processes, including cycle counts, stock adjustments, variance investigation, and month-end close support.
Produce and maintain inventory reports and dashboards, tracking KPIs such as stock cover, availability, slow-moving and obsolete stock.
Work closely with Demand Planning to align forecasts, promotions, and replenishment plans.
Support purchase order planning and stock movements in line with lead times, capacity, and operational constraints.
Partner with Operations and Finance to resolve discrepancies and improve stock accuracy.
Identify risks and opportunities within inventory performance, recommending corrective actions where required.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across SAP processes, data accuracy, and reporting standards.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in an Inventory Planner / Inventory Coordinator / Stock Analyst role within FMCG or retail.
Strong SAP experience (MM, APO, or similar modules highly desirable).
Solid experience with inventory reconciliation, reporting, and variance analysis.
Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
Highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Interested? Click “Apply” or email your CV to
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancyBefore You Apply
Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
- Bank details.
- National Insurance number.
- Date of birth.
You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.
Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Inventory Planner job near me in St Albans! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!
Similar Jobs
© Vita CV: Registered in England and Wales (16187919).