My client, a powerhouse beauty brand is looking to strengthen their Supply Chain operation, creating the new role for Inventory & Planning Manager to lead a team of 4 supply planners. Defining their inventory strategy and agreeing KPI targets and OKPs for the year ahead, you’ll work with key stakeholders.
Taking Accountability for the end-to-end planning and coordination of the annual finished product stock take across internal functions and 3PLs. Reporting on SKU data, looking at best-sellers’ complexity, flagging risks and highlighting opportunities to discontinue.
Resolving discrepancies, lead meetings, trouble shooting for variance troubleshooting. Ensuring best in class practices, to ensure strong processes are in place across all stock locations.
Must haves: A minimum of 5 years’ hands on experience of inventory excellence; Demonstrable knowledge of best-in-class inventory management; advanced Excel; strong ERP and MRP systems knowledge; deep understanding of how inventory planning affects the wider supply chain and brand performance.
Personable attributes: Strong attention to detail, financially astute, problem- solving skills, resilience in character and the ability to flourish in a very fast-moving pace environment experiencing high growth.
Clearly Beauty sector experience is the first choice but similar FCMG experience may be considered.
- Inventory Management
- Supply Planning
- Stock Take Process
- Inventory Excellence
- ERP systems
- MRP systems
- London
- Beauty
- FMCG
- Team leadership
In return, this is a vital role in which your performance is highly measurable. You will be given the tools to excel and rewarded well. Market-leading, innovative benefits! Hybrid working with 2 days in their London HQ and the balance working remotely.
Intrigued? Then please apply sending your CV to Ali Reffell – Principal Consultant Health & Beauty Division at VPss at areffell@vpss.co.uk quoting CosBus in your application.
