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Inventory Planner

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

We're supporting a well-established business in the search for an Inventory Planner to join its Supply Chain team. This is a varied role that will suit someone who enjoys working with data, planning stock requirements and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure products are available when needed.

You'll play a key role in balancing customer demand with inventory levels, helping to maintain excellent service while keeping stock investment under control.

Key Responsibilities

  * Monitor inventory levels against forecasts and demand trends.

  * Plan and maintain appropriate stock levels to support customer requirements.

  * Raise purchase orders and production orders to replenish inventory.

  * Work closely with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure materials and finished goods are delivered on time.

  * Build strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance, costs and availability.

  * Carry out regular inventory reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.

  * Ensure product, costing and inventory information within the ERP system remains accurate.

  * Maintain product master data, including packaging and product information.

  * Work alongside Sales and Marketing teams to understand upcoming product launches and promotional activity, ensuring these are reflected within inventory plans.

  * Monitor sales forecasts and identify any potential supply risks.

  * Support continuous improvement across supply chain planning processes.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in inventory planning, supply planning, stock control or a similar supply chain role.

You'll also have:

  * Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution or supply chain environment.

  * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

  * Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems.

  * Experience raising purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers.

  * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  * Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different teams.

  * High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Experience of ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP or Oracle would be advantageous, although not essential

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