Supply and Demand Planner
Ref: 124545
Bristol, UK
£45,000
- Permanent
- Immediate Availability
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Relationship
About the candidate
A highly skilled Supply and Demand Planner with a robust background in various industries, including the defence sector, retail, and beverage distribution. This dedicated professional has demonstrated exceptional prowess in supply and demand planning, inventory management, supplier relationship management, and team leadership. They possess extensive knowledge and experience in utilising various inventory and warehouse management systems such as SAP, AS400, and Power BI, amongst others. Their proven track record showcases significant achievements such as authoring supplier manuals, leading major category reviews, and implementing new system integrations. With a keen eye on delivering high standards of work, improving business processes, and robust problem-solving skills, they are ready to make an immediate impact in their next role.
What makes them great?
- Authored the current supplier manual for defence suppliers, showcasing exceptional documentation and communication skills.
- Lead a team to successfully execute a major category review for over 400 new SKU's, which was recognised as best in class.
- Managing over 4000SKUs over multiple categories within retail.
- Implemented a vendor management system that resulted in nearly 200k savings by enhancing supplier's visibility into sales and stock levels.
Areas of expertise
- Supply and Demand Planning: Demonstrated extensive experience in managing supply and demand across various industries to ensure product availability and operational efficiency.
- Inventory Management: Skilled in overseeing inventory levels, ensuring optimum stock levels are maintained to meet demand without overstocking.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Proven ability in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers for improved service levels and reduced lead times.