Supply Planner

  • Location

    Exeter

  • Sector:

    Procurement

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £25000 per annum, Benefits: Pension

  • Contact:

    Sarah Lane

  • Contact email:

    slane@meridianbs.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01392 423 301

  • Job ref:

    SL-501.B12

  • Published:

    11 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-08-28

  • Startdate:

    2022-09-26

  • Consultant:

    Sarah Lane

Supply Planner

The Opportunity:

Are you an Excel Super User, ideally have experience within an ERP / MRP system, AND thrive in a  data driven role?  Then this role encompasses all of that, working with data associated with international stock control and supply chain management.  If you have any experience within a Planner’s position within a supply chain role, this would also stand you in good stead.  Via your effective and efficient data warehousing, combined with a proactive planning process, your role will be to ensure the right stock is in the right location at the right time to fulfil agreed service levels .
 
The Role:
  • Build, validate and enter the sales forecast into the Planning tool
  • Review demand patterns and amend planning forecast accordingly
  • Track forecast accuracy, identify root causes and implement appropriate corrective actions
  • Introduce process improvements in order to improve availability and efficiency
  • Order weekly/monthly and inform suppliers to process orders according to plan from our ERP system recommendations
  • Track suppliers to ensure delivery date is confirmed and achieved
  • Ensure open orders on ERP system match that of the suppliers and update with accurate delivery dates as goods are despatched from suppliers
Skills:

Supply chain planning experience in multi-site
environment
Working knowledge of planning processes
Data analysis work experience
Experience in direct purchasing/planning
Your Excel skills must be very strong (pivots, v-look ups) and you’ll ideally have exposure to an ERP / MRP or SAP system
 
The Benefits:
Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions)
25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays
Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised)
Working Hours:
8.30-5 Monday to Friday with hybrid working available.