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Client: A leading cosmetic firm based in Bristol, UK
Job Title: Supply Chain Planning Manager
What this person will be doing:
* The Supply & Inventory Planning Manager will lead a team to manage and optimize inventory levels, ensuring the right products are available at the right time.
* They will oversee supply chain processes, work closely with suppliers, forecast inventory needs, and improve existing systems and procedures.
* The role involves analyzing data, setting performance goals, and driving changes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, while also mentoring team members and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities & Actions:
* Manage Supply Planning team (6 direct reports) – team KPIs, team development
* Generate/manage Supply Plan for Key Vendors
* Work with local DCs to ensure correct inventory
* Lead and present the monthly Supply Plan as part of the Global S&OP Process
* Managing day-to-day supplier relationships and supporting senior supply planners with forecasting.
* Handling inventory and inventory reporting
* Forecasting spend with suppliers/ inventory projections - will be working closely with Demand planning manager
* Provide recommendations on products and find solutions with vendors (Nice to have)
* Starting with focusing on UK and then eventually working on Global scale
Selling points:
* Concentrating on UK inventory initially, with eventual responsibility for global inventory optimization.
* Recommending and implementing strategies for global inventory optimization and improving supplier relationships.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Supply Chain, Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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