Senior Supply Chain Planning Coordinator

Our client is one of Europe’s largest and major Digital print companies and due to growth are now seeking a talented individual to join their exciting E-Commerce and Supply Chain Operations.

You will have prior experience in FMCG/Manufacturing/E-Commerce/Supply Chain environment. You will be responsible for effective purchasing processes and inventory management and optimizing the business requirements leading to occasional relationship building with service providers.

Main Responsibilities

Inventory Management, Inventory Stock Control and reconciliation, material requirement planning, purchase order management, supporting the forecasting process.

Place and adjust stock orders with a range of suppliers on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Validate delivery plans with other team members.
Identify any constraints/risks to supply, and make recommendations on solutions.
Develop and present KPI reporting for both line manager and upper management.
Provide support in solving Supply Chain issues that include, but are not limited to stock shortages, delivery delays, quality faults, excess inventory and over performance of sales vs forecast.
Develop and maintain excellent supplier relationships.
Develop a working relationship with Production and other internal departments to deliver the most efficient customer care and service.
To analyse, review and adjust forecast models to ensure the validity of future demand plans.
To analyse sales trends, inventory levels, purchasing plans on an adhoc basis in conjunction with line manager and recommend change where needed.
Ability to step up and deputise for line manager during holiday periods.Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will be from an FMCG/Manufacturing/e-commerce Supply Chain environment. You will be highly proficient in excel and be used to managing and maintaining large number of SKU’s.
You must have a sound understanding of the principles of forecasting and inventory planning and be able to assist in the generation of forecast models based on historical data.
Good Analytical and reporting skills.
Good Communication & Presentation Skills.
Core skills required in Material Planning, Purchasing, Inventory management.
Ability to demonstrate a track record of success within these areas along with excellent communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritise.
A creative approach to day to day challenges and a strong sense of ambition to solving issues and achieving targets.
Ability to motivate and encourage other team members.
Able to work both as part of a team as well as independently.
Ability to speak French beneficial, but not mandatory.Personal Attributes

You have a keen eye for detail and enjoy the challenges of a fast moving manufacturing environment and can focus on customer needs and business targeted metrics
You take a collaborative approach to business targets
You are a able to work on your own or as a team
Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organisation
Flexible and adaptable to a fast paced environment
Great interpersonal skills