Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating inventory levels and adjusting safety stock, stocking parameters and inventory formulas to ensure the optimum level of replenishment into our network. This role will integrate sales and operations planning, whilst also being responsible for parameter setting for all item locations to ensure excellent availability of our range, driving improved on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance and minimizing unfulfilled customer orders.
You will set ideal parameters by analysing data and sales patterns and work closely with depot stock controllers to refine and develop the stocking policy in line with demand, replenishment cycles, depot capacity and pick face locations to ensure correct levels of replenishment into depots.
Responsibilities
- Support depots with ordering suggestions and order placements, and work on streamlining business processes to drive positive change.
- Manage and report on key metrics such as stock levels, working capital, OTIF, availability, forecast accuracy and ownership of running and distributing daily and adhoc reports/analysis.
- Collaborate with Stock Controllers, Account Managers and Demand Planning to ensure alignment across the supply chain.
- Own and maintain availability and participate in supply chain related projects within the Supply Chain team and wider group.
- Investigate and test upgrades/updates within planning tools and optimiza
- Provide general support of Optimiza across all Supply Chain functions and drive improvements in department processes.
- Use policy to drive down working capital, improve availability and reduce unfulfilled orders (UFD).
- Work with depot stock controllers to refine and improve policy in line with demand, replenishment cycles, supplier restrictions, goods-in efficiencies and pick face availability.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience of working in a supply chain role, preferably in FMCG or a related industry.
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes and challenges.
- Forecasting/demand planning/analytical experience is preferred, though leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and support others are most important.
- Strong numerical skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build solid working relationships.
- Dependable and passionate about delivering excellent service for all stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel knowledge and great attention to detail.
About the Company
C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. We are known for brands such as Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s. The Group operates through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands and has a market leading range, scale and reach, with an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. We champion sustainability and have a clear ESG vision focused on delivering a better world by respecting, supporting and developing our people, with a culture of winning together.
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