Stock Planner

Stock Planner

Redditch

£35,000 per annum

Are you a highly organised, data-driven professional with a passion for inventory management and supply chain planning? We are recruiting for an experienced Stock Planner to join a successful and growing business where your expertise will play a key role in ensuring products are available when customers need them.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative team, taking ownership of forecasting, stock replenishment and inventory optimisation while supporting wider business objectives. 

Stock Planner Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, trends and seasonal patterns.
  
  
• Manage stock levels to balance customer demand, availability and working capital requirements.
  
  
• Plan and place replenishment orders, considering lead times and stock targets.
  
  
• Monitor key stock and supply chain KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities.
  
  
• Investigate stock shortages, overstocks and supply disruptions, providing practical solutions.
  
  
• Liaise with suppliers to track orders, manage lead times and resolve delivery issues.
  
  
• Maintain accurate inventory and product data within ERP and planning systems.
  
  
• Work closely with internal departments including Sales, Operations, Product and Warehouse teams. 
  
  

The successful Stock Planner will have the following skills and experience:-

• Previous experience in stock planning, demand planning, replenishment, supply chain or a similar analytical role.
  
  
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
  
  
• Experience using ERP, MRP or inventory planning systems.
  
  
• Commercially aware with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
  
  
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  
  
• Able to communicate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders at all levels.
  
  
• Proactive, solutions-focused and keen to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

 In return you can expect to receive

• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.
  
  
• Varied and challenging role with genuine responsibility.
  
  
• Supportive team environment.
  
  
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
  

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact on business performance through effective planning and stock management, we'd love to hear from you. Send over your updated CV to [email removed]