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Are you experienced in Stock Planning? Do you want to be part of one of the fastest growing wholesale companies around?
Experienced in Retail or FMCG Sector stock planning?
Then this is the role for YOU!
You will be joining a multi-million turnover business at the UK Headquarters in Darwen and be a key support to the Head of Planning and Projects.
You will use relevant available information schedule production Works orders. Ensure minimum stock level requirements and OEM orders are made on time and to target.
So What Will You be Responsible for?
Monitor minimum stock levels, continuously, to ensure stock is kept within specified limits. Control of Understock report and process, including daily monitoring of OTIF impacts and hourly check of RPT69 report
Liaise with Sales to determine customer requirements for OEM orders, plan and interface with procurement team
Develop a production schedule, for all Lines, detailing all tasks and when they should be completed
Liaise with Operations Manager, Purchasing, Mixing and Maintenance to ensure all workers, materials, and machinery will be available when required
Create and organise product paperwork Works Order Documents
Troubleshoot problems with scheduling that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions
Monitor production progress to ensure the schedule is followed and challenge when it is not
Collect and assess data about Production performance, ensuring planning is relevant and achievable
Prepare reports about production processes and suggests ways to improve efficiency
What will you bring to the role?
Previous planning experience within the Retail or FMCG industries
Experience of creating, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and customers
Expert user of Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables and V lookups
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
Good negotiation skills
Good Business acumen
A good problem solver, with a positive can-do attitude
Able to work cross functionally
Good organisation and presentation skills
The YOU we are looking for is:
An enthusiastic team player with the ability to interact with variety of different personalities.
Highly accurate with attention to detail and the ability to identify mistakes and correct them.
Has an ability to plan and organise own workload and meet/adhere to tight deadlines.
Has effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Is target driven, highly motivated and not easily discouraged.
With an ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and
change
Knowledge of manufacturing processes
Experience of Quality Control.
Experience of Order Wise
What will you get in return?
Good Salary
25 days holiday plus stats
Discounted products
Cash-back health scheme including remote GP services
Life Insurance
Social events
On-site gym
THE NEXT STEPS!
So, if you know Stock in Retail or FMCG sectors and want to be a part of this success story I want to learn more about you.
Please send me your CV thanks Lindsay
