Multiple Supply Chain Planners
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £30000 - £35000 per annum + bonus + benefits
- Closing date
- 19 Sep 2018
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Details
The Organisation
There are a number of openings across London for Supply Chain Planners to join blue-chip FMCG businesses. The ideal candidate will be looking for a permanent position in an environment where they will be encouraged to implement their ideas on process improvement.
The Role
You will be responsible for maintaining the correct stock levels as required by the business and to manage international suppliers. This is a great position for ambitious planners to learn more about the logistics and to increase their overall supply chain knowledge.
Responsibilities:
- Forecasting stock levels in line with OTIF requirements.
- Managing international suppliers.
- Reporting and actively managing 3rd party costs.
- Ordering stock based on demand, bearing in mind lead times.
The Person
- Extensive experience in planning (min/max levels, safety stock, short-dated stock etc).
- Someone who is keen to get involved with supervising and continuous improvement projects.
- Logistics experience desirable.
- Passion for the FMCG industry.
- Strong communication skills both internally and externally.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups).
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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