Supply Chain Planner

Contract type: Full time permanent 
Location: Acton office - Potential for hybrid work (minimum 3 days office based) after the probation period 
Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager 
Start date: As soon as possible

Role Summary:

To execute the purchasing and inventory management of all Clearspring products from 13 different countries including Japan and Europe ensuring the business can meet the highest levels of customer service, whilst maintaining and developing excellent supplier relationships which is a vital part of our business.

Specific Roles: 

Supply Planning

• Analyse and review item demand on weekly basis to identify changes, reflect any changes to ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained, avoiding out of stocks or overstocks
• Create purchase orders for current and forecast demand  
• Production planning to meet customer demand, raising works orders
• Liaise with vendors and transportation partners to determine ideal scheduling and timelines  

Inventory & Packaging Control

• Maintain ERP system Master data to ensure all data is kept as up to date  
• Maintain inventory levels across multiple third-party warehouses, ensuring optimum inventory level s at each location.
• Monitor packaging supplies are maintained for all items

Logistics

• Administrate documentation from suppliers and freight forwarders internationally, to facilitate customs clearance and legal compliance.
• Receipt of goods and build the work orders once the goods are delivered to warehouse.
• Always aim for the best service for the least cost. Achieve this by periodic reviews of available service providers and by conducting cost comparisons.
• Supporting in all new supply chain projects, involvement in all aspects of project roll out
• Any other ad-hoc duties  

Essential Requirements:

• Fluent in English both spoken and written
• Experience in a supply chain/purchasing or logistic department.
• Plenty (at least one full year) of office administration experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 

How to apply

For full job description and applications, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@clearspring.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.