Finished Goods Stock Planner

• Location: Rayleigh
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £26000 - £30000 per annum

I am seeking a Stock Planner to join a diverse and experienced team. This role is crucial for the successful delivery and supply of finished goods to my clients’ facility in Rayleigh and their customers overseas. As a Stock Planner, you will be pivotal in helping the company achieve Operational Excellence and meet their core strategic objectives. You will be instrumental in delivering market-leading audio products and ensuring the smooth operation of their supply chain.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Planning and replenishing finished stock to the warehouses, considering customer needs, storage space, and financial constraints.
• Planning UK production activities and liaising with suppliers and the sales admin team to arrange direct factory orders.
• Ensuring suppliers maintain sufficient call-down stock and managing end-of-line stock and component surplus.
• Reviewing and adjusting factory production and container plans to support R&D, Sales, and Engineering in planning for new product launches.
• Seeking to improve waste reduction and end-of-line write-offs through effective problem-solving and providing solutions.
• Owning, evolving, and developing the stock and production planning processes.
• Providing monthly KPI data to the Procurement Manager and contributing to the journey towards “Operational Excellence” as defined in the 5-year strategy.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Competency in MS Excel and MS 365.
• Previous experience working with an ERP system.
• Knowledge of SAP Business One.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build relationships.
• Excellent administration and communication skills.
• Self-driven and able to multi-task.

Preferred:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a planning role or similar supply chain role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in forecasting techniques.
• Experience working with Netstock stock management system.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a market leader in audio products.
• Be part of a company committed to Operational Excellence.
• Work within a diverse and experienced team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.