Job Ref: 212979641

Date: 2021-01-07 11:58:07

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Demand and Supply Planner
As a Demand and Supply Planner, you’ll take responsibility for supply & stockholding for the Corrugated category of products at best cost prices
You’ll maintain stock levels to ensure excellent availability, and to purchase goods as required at the most beneficial market rate. You’ll also ensure replenishments arrive on schedule, and to communicate availability information across the Company as well as processing quote requests, issuing to potential suppliers, & ensuring excellent liaison with the sales department.
Demand and Supply Planner Responsibilities:
– Review items to order (using Slim4 & Order-wise) Twice daily.
– Attend / Contribute to Purchasing meeting (Weekly).
– Secure competitive quotes as required, including reviewing alternative suppliers to maintain competitive supply.
– Shortage reporting (Daily).
– Checking Purchase Orders are on schedule, & keeping ERP updated with any change of delivery dates, communicating changes as required (Daily).
– Place orders as necessary keeping stock level to within Min/Max levels and reducing cost price whenever possible.
– Providing excellent communication and service to the sales team with timely provision of samples as required.
– Attend marketing meetings and assist with the implementation of Carlton company policies (Weekly).
Demand and Supply Planner Requirements:
– Proven experience in demand and/or supply planning. Some purchasing experience preferred, ideally within Packaging.
– Data mind-set essential.
– Drive. Time management. Multi-tasking.
– Product knowledge (training provided).
– Negotiation skills.
– Microsoft Excel.
About Carlton Packaging:
We design and supply smart packaging materials and processes for fulfilment operations throughout Europe.
We understand packaging and we make no secret of it. With over 20 years of consistent, quality design and supply to organisations throughout Europe we work with our fulfilment clients to reduce packaging costs, reduce waste and increase packaging process speed. In an ever-evolving marketplace we really ensure that we are loads smarter. From products to people to process to price, our clients know they are in safe hands.
Over the last 8 years, through the dedication of our team we are proud to have achieved 25% YOY growth. The role therefore brings an excellent opportunity to develop your career and skills in a fast paced and growing Company.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for the role holder to progress and develop their career in a rapidly expanding business.
Location: Milton Keynes
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000
You may have experience of the following: Channel Sales Manager, Category Management, Supplier Management, Account Manager, Category Manager, Category Executive, Product Manager, Category Analyst, Purchasing Manager, Packaging, Demand Planner, Supply Planner, etc.
Ref: 96144

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