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Caterers Choice - Inventory and Demand Planner

Employer
Clear Edge Search & Selection Ltd
Location
Huddersfield – West Yorkshire
Salary
Competitive Basic Salary
Closing date
21 Oct 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Details

Caterers Choice

Inventory and Demand Planner – FMCG

Competitive Basic Salary

Huddersfield – West Yorkshire

Caterers Choice is a leading importer and trader of canned goods and ambient products into the UK market for foodservice, manufacturing and retail. Their head office in West Yorkshire is home to their technical and test kitchen facilities and is the base for their UK sales and marketing teams and administrative functions.

Due to their continued growth they are now seeking an Inventory and Demand Planner to join their busy West Yorkshire team. Reporting into the Buying Manager you will monitor stock availability to maximise optimal stock levels liaising closely with the sales team and shipping team.

Your responsibilities would include:

  • Analysing data to understand seasonal and promotional trends and forecast inventory accordingly.
  • Ensuring that optimal levels of stock are maintained based on demand.
  • Advising when shipments need to be expedited or delayed dependant on demand.
  • Raising Purchase Orders.
  • Liaising with external warehouse to forecast stock holdings.
  • Working proactively with suppliers to achieve demand and improve performance.
  • Escalate issues with suppliers to the Buying Manager/Directors as required.
  • Working with appropriate teams to ensure that correct strategies are applied across suppliers and products.

To be considered for this opportunity you will currently be working in a similar position in either the FMCG or retail sector. You must possess strong analytical skills and excel skills with a keen eye for detail. Whilst you will predominately work within a team environment, it is essential you are able to take your own initiative and work independently. This is a fast paced business so the ideal candidate will thrive in this type of working environment. If you think you have the right skills and attributes for this position then apply today with your CV to be considered.

Company

Clear Edge are an executive search and selection business, specialising in roles from middle management to Board level in FMCG and Retail sectors.

Recruiting high-calibre professionals across:

  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operations, Technical & Supply Chain
  • Retail

Genuine experts in your sector:

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Health, Beauty & Household Products
  • Consumer Durables

Our specialist consultants take a highly pro-active approach on behalf of their clients and candidates, with total commitment to service and results. Using our extensive market knowledge, unrivalled network of contacts and modern day recruitment techniques, we're here to give you the clear edge over the competition.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0113 2054970
Location
Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB

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