Job Description

Inventory Planner

Location:

Bankhead Industrial Estate, Edinburgh

Reporting to:

Director / Operations Manager

Hours:

Full?time

About

Jepuson UK (trading as Islander UK) is a fast growing brand in Handbags, Footwear and accessories, committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers globally. We pride ourselves on combining Scotland's traditional craftsmanship with modern design, ensuring an outstanding customer experience from product ideation through to delivery. As we grow, we're looking for an Inventory Planner to join our operations/supply chain team to support inventory optimisation, demand planning, and ensuring product availability aligns with business goals.

The Role

As Inventory Planner, you will ensure the right levels of inventory are maintained to meet demand, while minimising excess and obsolescence. You will partner with merchandising, operations, production, and finance teams to develop robust forecasts, monitor stock levels, and plan replenishment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and refine demand forecasts for assigned SKUs / product categories, using historical sales data, seasonal trends, marketing/promotional plans. Monitor stock levels (raw materials, in?process, finished goods), safety stock, lead times, and replenishment parameters. Plan purchase orders and replenishment schedules; work with suppliers to confirm lead times and delivery schedule. Analyse inventory performance (e.g. inventory turnover, aging, fill rate, stockouts) and recommend actions for improvement. Collaborate with merchandising / sales / marketing teams to understand upcoming product launches, promotions, campaigns, ensuring inventory plans support them. Assist with inventory budget / forecasting; collaborate with finance to reconcile variances. Maintain accurate inventory records; ensure systems data (ERP / stock management software) reflect real?time stock position. Identify risks (e.g. delayed shipment, demand shifts, supply bottlenecks) and propose mitigation strategies.

Your Profile

Strong experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain role - ideally in retail, fashion / accessories, or consumer goods. Proven track record using forecasting methods and demand planning tools. Numerate, analytical, detail-oriented; able to work with data, spot trends, variances, and forecast accuracy metrics. Good understanding of production / lead time management, safety stock, reorder point calculations. Proficiency in spreadsheet tools (Excel), and ideally experience with ERP / inventory management systems. Strong communication skills, with ability to liaise cross-functionally (procurement, operations, finance, merchandising). Strong organisational skills, able to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Proactive mindset; adaptable to change; able to anticipate problems and propose solutions.

What We Offer

Competitive salary & benefits package. Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to growth; real ownership of inventory planning. Exposure to all parts of the supply chain / business; cross-functional collaboration. A supportive, ambitious team environment.
If you are passionate about inventory management, fostering operational excellence, and ensuring products are available when and where customers want them, we'd love to hear from you.

Working Hours

40 hours per week. Monday - Friday
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Private Health Insurance Staff Discount
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Inventory Planning - 2 years +
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Work Location: Bankhead Industrial Estate

Expected start date: ASAP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person