Inventory Planner Manchester Brand Addition is a global leader in the creative promotional merchandise area and one of the largest promotional product suppliers in the world. Our reputation for creativity, service, customer satisfaction and quality is second to none and our impressive client list includes Michelin, Google, ABB, Diageo, L’Oreal, Nissan and RBS to name a few. Brand Addition employs over 370 staff in operations in Manchester, London, Germany, Ireland, USA, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Who we’re looking for: We are looking for a Inventory Planner, working on a number of brands, and joining a team where you will be responsible for managing fast moving stock ranges. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum stock levels, placing purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery of stock. You will liaise with account managers, goods in and EU suppliers negotiating prices and lead times, as well as handling any stock-related queries. Your key accountabilities will be to support the sales process by proactively analysing stock levels to ensure adequate stock is held thus improving service levels to the customer, monitoring product movement so that slower products are kept in lower quantities and therefore increasing productivity and cost reduction. You will also closely monitor and report any slow moving stocks so that appropriate action can be taken quickly and effectively. You will have endless energy and enthusiasm with a strong determination to succeed and a good sense of humour. Effective time management and good communication skills will be crucial as will a high level of resilience and confidence. In the last few years we have continued to expand and this role is one for a career minded individual with great opportunities to develop. Ideal candidates will be customer focused with good interpersonal, problem solving and administration skills, as well as having a willingness to learn. You will already have experience in a fast moving commercial environment. IT skills will be desirable, particularly focusing on Microsoft Excel. What you’ll need: Strong organisation including good time management Good communication skills Numerical skills with a keen eye for detail IT Literate including Microsoft Excel skills Experience of interfacing with suppliers and negotiating prices in a similar role is desirable What you can expect from us: Culture : Brand Addition may be fast paced but it’s a fun and friendly place to work. We have a big footprint globally but remain personal and transparent with an adult led culture. You can expect quality and value to be built in to everything we do. You’ll have the support of a close network of colleagues and managers, and every day is different here We want you to bring your personality to work and we love our diversity. Reward and recognition: It’s not just our customers we want to wake up with a smile on their face. As well as a competitive salary, we also offer: Global Development and Secondment Opportunities - Flexible Working - Early Finish Friday - Finish Early On Your Birthday - Contributory Pension Scheme - Life Assurance - Great Holiday Scheme - Bonus Scheme - Sickness Scheme - Fruity Friday - Monthly Get-Togethers -Cycle to Work Scheme - Maternity Incentives to name a few. Career and development : We want you to develop your career with us and we’ll support you every step of the way to help you reach your goals. You can expect to have full induction and training relevant to your role as well as a mentor within the team to help you along the way. We advertise all our vacancies internally and there are lots of ad hoc project opportunities to get involved in locally and globally too