Inventory Planner

Company: Natural Balance Foods
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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: July 1st, 2026