Supply Chain Planner
Ref: AS6324975
Bury St Edmunds, UK
£35,000
- Permanent
- Cost Saving Expert
- Efficiency Enthusiast
About the candidate
The candidate is a proficient Supply Chain Planner with a robust seven-year track record in demand planning and inventory management, primarily within the manufacturing sector. This individual has honed a keen analytical ability, skillfully leveraging data to enhance operational decisions. Alongside a strong technical proficiency, they exhibit outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, which facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration. Their proactive nature and dedication to continuous improvement and sustainability make them a valuable asset in any dynamic work environment, particularly one aiming for enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction.
What makes them great?
- Cost Reduction: Achieved significant cost savings, such as a 15% reduction in procurement costs at a mid-size electronics firm, by effectively negotiating with suppliers.
- Efficiency Improvements: Successfully reduced stock-outs by 20% through enhanced demand forecasting and inventory optimization techniques.
Areas of expertise
- Demand Forecasting: Demonstrated ability to manage demand forecasting processes, working closely with sales and marketing teams to optimize supply plans and reduce stock-outs by 20% at a regional manufacturing company.
- Procurement and Supplier Negotiation: As a Procurement Specialist at a mid-size electronics firm, achieved a 15% cost reduction by negotiating better terms with suppliers without compromising on quality.
- Logistics and Inventory Management: Proven track record in managing logistics operations and improving service levels through enhanced communication protocols and effective use of ERP systems in a national distribution context.