Job Description

Forecast & Inventory Planner

We are an Italian, family-run business, which manufactures specialist Italian cheese, meats and fresh pasta. We are leading importers and distributors of Italian foods, wines and provisions. We are a well-established business, which delivers our products nationwide who are known throughout the wholesale, catering and restaurateur trade.

We are now looking for a Forecast & Inventory Planner to join our team, and work underneath the National Stock Operations Manager and alongside another forecast and inventory planner. The role is based in London but you will work directly with our national teams. You will need to have had experience in a similar role, ideally within a food-related setting and have a strong IT and analytical mindset. While the role is primarily office-based we are looking for someone equally comfortable and hands-on within a warehouse and logistics setting.

We are based in N7 London, which is close to Caledonian Road and also Kings Cross stations. We have a car park on-site.

What you will be doing

Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS) Optimise sales through product availability, and reduce waste through accurate forecasting and stock planning principles Assist in the development of demand planning strategies to optimize inventory levels and meet customer service goals. Drive forward improvements in department processes. Provide long and short-term reports to identify low stocks and out of stocks Build & maintain collaborative relationships and effective communication with the Buying, Retail Operations, Transport and Depot teams to collectively deliver the best customer experience and availability. Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and system records, investigating and resolving any discrepancies identified. Monitor stock levels regularly. Assist in staying ahead of seasonal considerations to optimise planning efforts.

Who we are looking for

Experience in inventory management within the FMCG industry Self-starting, proactive individual who can perform stand-alone activities as well as work in a collaborative team effectively Excellent communication and leadership skills Highly analytical and numerate with strong attention to detail and with ability to use data and personal impact to influence. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to present to internal and external senior stakeholders An individual who can work cross-functionally to deliver results with strong business acumen.

Pay & Hours

40 Hour contract

Monday - Friday.

Approx start times 6am or 7am (a rota will be discussed)

31k - 32k (& willing to discuss salary in line with previous experience)

28 holidays- (Inclusive BH) - (we also have a Birthday off scheme and are currently reviewing an additional holiday scheme that will be implemented this year)

Discounted food products

Car park on site

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person