Category Planning Assistant

North Warwickshire

Permanent, Full time

£33,000 - £38,000pa (DOE)

Are you a supply chain professional looking to work for an ever-expanding employer which will offer unrivalled personal progression? If so, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. My client is looking to take on a Category Planning Assistant/Coordinator on a full time and permanent basis to help deliver a high quality and cost-efficient inbound supply chain both through operational and project management.

The available role will be looking in o continuous improvement within your role to simplify processes and maximise efficiency

Role responsibilities:

Management and control of the inbound supply chain working with Buying, Supplier, Logistics and Regional Distribution Centre's to deliver to agreed timeframes and KPIs.
Working collaboratively with suppliers to improve their supply chain efficiencies including planning of production and distribution into the Regional Distribution Centres.
Management of supplier KPI adherence.
Responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of sales forecast data being delivered to the supply base.
Maintaining supplier availability throughout the year with particular focus on Christmas and other key events.
Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of all levels of business.
Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies.
Support the delivery of the department strategy as required.
Assist Buying by monitoring Supplier performance through inbound stock management and reporting.

Benefits:

Starting salary from £33,035 rising to £38,580.
5-day/40-hour week, working Monday- Friday, with the opportunity for remote working 2 days per week.
Holidays - 25 Days plus Bank Holiday
Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
Pension Scheme
In-Office flexi time
Company sick pay scheme.
Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay after 2 years.
Long service rewards.
Perks - Bike to work scheme, discounted gym membership, shopping and travel discounts & many more.

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