Job Description

Location Worthing


Discipline: Supply Chain


Job type: Permanent Full Time


Job ref: 010727



An exciting opportunity has arisen for Supply Chain Planner to join our Supply Chain Department.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to ensure delivery of products on time and in full while maintaining inventory targets across Rayner product portfolio.


You will be responsible to keep track of inventory, anticipate demand and suggest purchases to ensure supply continuity while liaising with Operations, Quality, Customer service, Regulatory, Sales teams, Finance, Suppliers, Logistics, and third-party wholesalers.





This is a full-time permanent role based at our

state-of-the-art HQ in Worthing

, to be worked Monday to Friday, between the hours of 08:30 - 16:30.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Review planning 0-12 months horizon to ensure optimal product supply for Rayner portfolios Work closely with internal and external contacts to ensure seamless product supply Select transportation routes to maximise economy by combining shipments Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements Review stock allocation to achieve most optimal benefit for business (utilizing financial and operational considerations) Support with Sales and Operations Planning process (S&OP) Proactively identify future supply constraints and develop options to mitigate Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support an efficient supply chain and demand process Actively manage together with other involved functions phase-in and phase-out of products Successfully lead projects Provide management information Support team when required

Role Specific Competencies:

Highly system literate, with the ability to interrogate large volumes of data from a variety of sources Attention to detail and accuracy Able to present information clearly and concisely Excellent communication skills, ability to adapt approach to different situations and ability to influence cross-functional teams Must demonstrate high level of flexibility and ability to work on own initiative Able to work to performance targets Strong problems solving skills with logical approach Understanding of standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems Ability to remain calm under pressure Flexible 'can-do' attitude needed to thrive in a rapidly growing and changing company

Skills & Experience:

Essential:


2-5 years of proved track record within supply chain management (Demand Planning/Supply Planning/Forecasting/Production Planning/Logistics Planning) Educated to a degree level (or have equivalent experience in supply chain) Successfully taken part in projects and initiatives working within both commercial and supply chain Successful track record on continuous improvement initiatives Advanced Excel skills

Desirable:


Experience in process improvement/simplification APICS certification Knowledge and experience of working with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) Knowledge of analytical tools (Power BI, Tableau) Understanding and experience of auditing

What we can offer you:

On-site Restaurant

for affordable, convenient meals

Private Healthcare

(access to remote GP & Counselling) for peace of mind

Monthly Massages

to relax and recharge

On-site Parking

for convenience and cost efficiency

Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement of 300

to care for your mind and body

Pension Plan

to secure your future

Cycle-to-work Scheme

to stay active and eco-friendly

Enhanced Parental Pay

to support new families *

Referral Bonus

to benefit from recommending talent