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Inventory Planner role at Natural Balance Foods
About You
- Passion: You have a love for data and using analytical tools. Translating data/numbers into action is your thing.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in tools such as SAP.
- Decision-making: You take service level targets and forecast accuracy as input to generate performance inventory plans. Confidence in decision-making responsibilities.
- Experience: 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in FMCG or retail industries.
- Collaborative Spirit: A friendly, proactive and positive attitude, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Organization Skills: Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role
- Monitor and analyse inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Place orders with suppliers to replenish inventory as needed.
- Coordinate with procurement, sales, and logistics teams to align inventory levels with business needs.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to inventory shortages or excesses.
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
- Prepare and present inventory reports to management.
- Optimize inventory turnover rates to minimise holding costs.
- Collaborate with the finance team to manage inventory budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory management.
- Support continuous improvement initiative within the supply chain department.
Team
- Be a team player, contributing beyond your own role to achieve results.
- Culture is hugely important; we look to employees to positively contribute to that.
Reporting into
Head of Production & Inventory Planning
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Analyst
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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Location: St Albans
Job Description:
Inventory Planner role at Natural Balance Foods
About You
- Passion: You have a love for data and using analytical tools. Translating data/numbers into action is your thing.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in tools such as SAP.
- Decision-making: You take service level targets and forecast accuracy as input to generate performance inventory plans. Confidence in decision-making responsibilities.
- Experience: 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in FMCG or retail industries.
- Collaborative Spirit: A friendly, proactive and positive attitude, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Organization Skills: Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role
- Monitor and analyse inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Place orders with suppliers to replenish inventory as needed.
- Coordinate with procurement, sales, and logistics teams to align inventory levels with business needs.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to inventory shortages or excesses.
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
- Prepare and present inventory reports to management.
- Optimize inventory turnover rates to minimise holding costs.
- Collaborate with the finance team to manage inventory budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory management.
- Support continuous improvement initiative within the supply chain department.
Team
- Be a team player, contributing beyond your own role to achieve results.
- Culture is hugely important; we look to employees to positively contribute to that.
Reporting into
Head of Production & Inventory Planning
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Analyst
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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Posted: April 11th, 2026