Supply Planner, Global Planning

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Job Title: Supply Planner, Global Planning

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Location: Filton, Bristol, UK (Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week)

Must Have Skills:

Relevant supply-chain planning experience
Able to manage supply plans, suppliers and a large SKU portfolio
Experience in a fast-moving consumer or product-based environment
Strong Excel and ERP system experience
Able to work independently and get up to speed quickly
They use MS Dynamics but are open to any ERP systems
Available immediately or at short notice
Industry experience can include beauty, FMCG, consumer goods, food, beverage, pharmaceutical or electronics. Beauty experience is not required.

Job Description:

Ensure the availability of finished goods to fulfil Customer demand, through active management of Inventory and Supply Plans.
Manage short to medium (1-12 months) supply plans with a selection of Vendors. Monitor changes to supply plans and determine their impact on finished goods availability.
Monitor inventory levels and reconcile inventory variances with supply plan, identify root causes and possible solutions for any risks to supply.
Manage and mitigate out of stock/supply risks.
Communicate supply risks to Planning colleagues.
Manage and mitigate Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory.
Support Supplier Collaborative Planning through data/information sharing and feedback.
Negotiate with Vendors on costs and lead times.
Manage Purchase Orders, ensuring these are aligned with the Supply Plan.
Liaise with Inbound Team to resolve any delivery discrepancies and Accounts for Invoice Discrepancies.
Report on Vendor Performance; alignment with KPIs as well as compliance with Vendor Manual.

Sustainability Responsibility:

Ensure all duties carried out and actions completed in every aspect of your role contribute to the short and long-term Sustainability Goals set forth by the Climate, Biodiversity & People Pillars

Qualifications & Characteristics:

Good level/standard of UK/European education or equivalent.
Educated to Degree level or similar level of work experience.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into supply plans.
Ability to use technology tools that facilitate cross-functional collaboration. (Training will be provided.)
Motivated to drive business results.
Previous experience building relationships, negotiating and collaborating with Vendors.
Ability to problem solve.
Well-organised and high level of attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Capable of communicating to different levels in the organisation.
Ability to work within high-performing teams and is highly collaborative.
Focus on both short-term results and long-term goals.
Experience within FMCG, preferred.
Self-motivated with the ability to take a proactive approach

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