Company: DCC Vital - Williams Medical Supplies
Salary: not disclosed
Location: Rhymney, GB, NP22 5PY
Contract Type: Permanent
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2025
Job Title: Demand Planner
Department: Operations
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Purpose of the Job:
To effectively maintain an ordering pattern that provides sufficient stock levels for a variable demand product portfolio and at the same time meet targets for product availability and stock holding value. In addition, to support the needs of the business in the re-sourcing and sourcing of products that give continued added value, whilst providing quick and appropriate answers to all queries from all areas.
Main Duties/Responsibilities and Knowledge/Skills Requirements
Key Duties:
* Continually monitor stock levels, place & expedite appropriate PO’s (DIRECTS, STOCK & SPECIALS).
* Ensure DIRECT deliveries happen on time and invoicing is up to date. Flag delivery issues with Customer Care Team.
* Take immediate corrective action when backorders occur or potential supply issues are identified.
* Provide key suppliers with forecast demand data.
* Daily response of sorting hat queries.
* Maintain lead time & delivery date information in appropriate systems.
* Identify opportunities to spot buy or re-source to improve cost of supply.
* Monitor sku’s to maintain in line with stock keeping policies and are allocated the correct segmentation.
* PPQ’s (Pre-Purchase questionnaire).
KPI’s & Measures
* Stock line product availability A&B 100%, C&D 97%, E&F 95%.
* Corrective action taken on backorders in 24 hours.
* All stock & direct delivery info kept up to date.
* Sorting hat responses within 24 hours.
Health Safety and Environmental Awareness
Every employee is responsible for:
* Understanding and working in accordance with company policies and procedures.
* Reporting defective equipment and dangerous situations.
* Using safety equipment provided.
* Avoiding horseplay which could result in injury.
* Complying with management requests and instructions.
* Not using defective equipment.
* Not misusing equipment.
* Not damaging equipment.
* Exercising reasonable care towards themselves and others.
* Ensuring they have been given the relevant training to undertake their role.
* The quality of work which they undertake.
* Care for the environment and prevention of pollution.
* The health and safety of themselves, fellow employees, contractors, visitors etc.
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