Supply Chain Planner

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Supply Chain Planner on a full-time permanent basis

Culture and Environment
Join a dynamic and welcoming team in an inspiring, collaborative environment. Our client is dedicated to supporting your success by providing comprehensive training, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge to excel in your new role. The workspace is a cutting-edge, contemporary setting, featuring iconic interior design that delivers a true "wow" factor

Personality
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with complex data with a keen eye for detail as well as experience of working to changeable and tight deadlines with a resilience to work with accuracy under pressure. You will be using relevant software and available forecast information, maintaining agreed stock levels of assigned SKU’s, placing orders with nominated suppliers and expediting delivery as required.

Reward

• Monday to Friday, 35.7hrs per week
• Full training provided
• 25 days holiday plus an option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days per year
• Free parking
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Share save scheme
• Discounts on products and services

Job Role:

• Assisting the Supply Chain Manager in ensuring excellent service
• Using software and other tools to gather and analyse information
• Monitoring sales forecasts and adjusting stock orders accordingly
• Identify and communicate potential risks to stakeholders
• Placing stock orders
• Understanding supply lead times, unloading, and warehouse capacity
• Collaborating with Procurement, Customer Services, and Warehouse teams
• Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers
• Addressing supply or quality issues effectively
• Working with the team to streamline supply channels and control costs
• Organising and booking pre-shipment inspections
• Communicating updates and assisting in resolving corrective actions
• Track and update data such as lead times and delivery locations
• Managing shipping and import documentation
• Supporting international shipping processes, including to/from the Far East
• Assisting with supplier invoice approvals to ensure timely payments

Skills and experience:

• Keen eye for detail
• Organised and enthusiastic
• Ability to plan own work, identify priorities early and meet objectives
• Ability to work as part of a team and to own initiative  
• Experience of working to changeable and tight deadlines
• Proficient in the use of Excel and other more general business software platforms such as Sage, Epicor, Slim Stock
• Working knowledge and understanding of import/export procedures
• Experience in raising well organised purchase orders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.