About the Role Working as part of the ELT Inventory team, this role is responsible for the effective and timely coordination of a global supply plan and its delivery across the global supply network. Key measures of success will be availability of product in the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost against the demand forecast. Reporting to the Inventory Planning Manager within the ELT Inventory Planning team, the Supply Planner will work collaboratively with colleagues in Sales, Publishing, Content Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to understand the key upstream and downstream supply drivers within the end to end value chain. The Supply Planner is required to translate the forecast, requirements, and constraints into a supply plan out to 18 months. The plan will inform the capacity plan for Supply Chain and Manufacturing colleagues to ensure appropriate levels of resource and capacity are in place to support the planned requirements and product availability. In coordinating and executing the supply plan, the Supply Planner will identify, manage, and mitigate any supply risks and issues, and provide the relevant inputs into the regular Operational Review and Demand Review Meetings for the appropriate level of governance and oversight by senior management stakeholders. Accountability and supporting activities: Review forward requisitions with a view to the right quantity, location, print model, and cost (TCO). Monitor stock dates through the printing and freight process to ensure risks and issues are identified, managed, and mitigated for on-time delivery and availability of product Issue instructions for assembly of composite products (packs) and stock re-handling, and monitor for on-time delivery Ensure accurate planning data is maintained in relevant systems for timely release of requisitions Work closely with colleagues in Manufacturing and Supply Chain to communicate the supply plan requirements and determine any constraints to the plan that could affect execution or availability Achieve core key performance targets and scorecard metrics including availability, obsolescence, cost, and margin Provide input into communication with divisional colleagues and take action on outputs Identify supply risks, issues, and mitigations, and escalate via the Operational Reviews and Demand Review Meetings. Identify, report, and manage end of life product and slow moving and obsolete stock. Collaborate with Sales colleagues on market and customer specific product to agree quantities, timing, and most appropriate delivery method to minimize inventory, freight and warehouse costs while ensuring customer requirements are met. Continually seek to improve processes, systems, and methodologies in the development of supply plans, timeliness of requisitions, and key decision making data We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office. About You Attributes: We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate strong decision making ability and good attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to effectively interact with all functional teams You will be a strong communicator to all levels and a proven problem solver You will be looking to continuously improve and can demonstrate ability to deal with ambiguity and remain calm under pressure. Skills and Knowledge: Able to demonstrate proficiency in analysis, forecasting and forecasting methodologies with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts. Experience working cross functionally to deliver results within an end to end value chain. Working knowledge and experience of S&OP methodologies. Experienced at presenting at cross functional meetings. Have working knowledge of demand planning software, with recent knowledge of SAP APO and / or IBP strongly desirable. Strong IT/systems use, particularly Microsoft Excel skills. Benefits We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies. We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts. This role comes with a discretionary annual payment. Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information. Queries Please contact tobi.ogunnaikeoup.com with any queries relating to this role. We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.