Inventory Planner

Lotus Bakeries; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing snack company in St Albans is seeking an Inventory Planner to monitor and analyze inventory, place orders with suppliers, and develop inventory control procedures. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in FMCG or retail, proficiency in SAP, and strong analytical skills. Join a passionate team committed to efficiency in a supportive work environment where you can enjoy delicious snacks daily.

Benefits

Delicious branded snacks

On-the-job learning opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in FMCG or retail industries.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Flair for numbers and data with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency 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 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

"Our working atmosphere is really unique. People are passionate about their work, hard-working and very driven to further grow & improve the business. At the same time, it is an enjoyable working environment with little stress and where everyone is willing to help each other. A perfect balance for me."

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.