Inventory Planner

Lotus Bakeries; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in St Albans is seeking an Inventory Planner to monitor and analyze inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of FMCG experience, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in SAP. This role involves coordinating with multiple teams and implementing inventory control procedures. Join a company that values passion and team spirit while offering opportunities for on-the-job learning and delicious snacks every day.

Benefits

Opportunity for on-the-job learning

Access to delicious branded snacks

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in FMCG or retail industries.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Translate data/numbers into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Place orders with suppliers to replenish inventory as needed.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Proficient in SAP

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lotus Natural Foods, the healthy snacking division of Lotus Bakeries and a portfolio of 5 incredible brands; BEAR, TREK, nakd. Kiddylicious and Peter’s Yard, all having their own distinct proposition and role within our business. We have great ambitions for all our brands, ensuring that as a business we deliver sustainable growth over the long-term. We believe that taste and quality are 100% of what underpins us as brand leaders within our categories, and what pulls us apart from our competitors. All of our brands started right here in the UK, as the first market for distribution, but over the years we can now be found across the globe, our ranges have got bigger, along with us as a business. To date we have achieved so much, but there is still plenty of room to grow further and that means we need more brilliant people, those that share an ambition for making a difference and want to join us in delivering the next chapter of growth. Fancy getting involved, then read on…

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing company and to put your entrepreneurial skills to the test. As the Inventory Planner, you will:

• Monitor and analyse inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Place orders with suppliers to replenish inventory as needed.
• Coordinate with procurement, sales, and logistics teams to align inventory levels with business needs.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to inventory shortages or excesses.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Prepare and present inventory reports to management.
• Optimise inventory turnover rates to minimizes holding costs.
• Collaborate with the finance team to manage inventory budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory managements.
• Support continuous improvement initiative within the supply chain department.

Profile

Are you someone who has a flair for numbers and data, with the ability to think analytically and optimize efficiency whilst working collaboratively with other functions?

Our Supply Chain team have a passion in ensuring customer satisfaction, whilst pushing and maintain efficiency.

• Passion: You have a love for data and using analytical tools. Translating data/numbers into action is your thing.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in tools such as SAP.
• You take service level targets and forecast accuracy as input to generate performance inventory plans. Confidence in decision-making responsibilities.
• Experience: 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in FMCG or retail industries.
• Collaborative Spirit: A friendly, proactive and positive attitude, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Organization Skills: Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment

"Each day holds new and exciting challenges that drive me to continuously improve my knowledge and skillset. It’s a nice feeling knowing when you leave work, you’re still hungry for more...”

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Offer

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights.

In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers.

And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!

Do you want to be part of a terrific team with the ambition to create small momentsof happiness every day? Meet our people, discover their unique skills and get excitedto join them in a great work environment.