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Inventory Planner/ Stock Controller

Job Description

Position: Inventory Planner/ Stock Controller

Location: Dublin 9

Salary: DOE

Our client designs, manufactures and wholesale distributes a wide range of quality approved products and brands to a long established network of retail and trade merchant customers in Ireland, the U.K. and other Export markets.

Their customers supply the following business sectors: Plumbing & Heating, Electrical, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Construction, Agricultural, General Hardware, DIY and OEM.

Responsibilities:

The aim of this role is to optimise stock availability while managing stockholding levels to make the Group stockholding as efficient as possible, whilst ensuring that availability targets are met or exceeded.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering both service and inventory targets to support the overall business plan.

• Manage the Inflow of orders
• In conjunction with the purchasing teams within the Group, assist in Forecasting Supply and Demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stocks (OOS)
• Manage replenishment parameters from the suppliers (such as forecasting, lead times, MOQ etc)
• Account for factors influencing demand such as promotions, seasonal variations, new to range items etc.
• Ensuring deliveries are on time and in full, working with suppliers and carriers, as necessary.
• Liaising with the supply base to gain open and accurate information.
• Liaising with other site managers to plan for the intercompany movements of stock between branches
• Working closely with colleagues in operations and goods in to ensure a efficient supply chain. Updating master data and co-ordinating regular Inventory Audits
• Compiling daily reports (KPI's) and address inventory discrepancies efficiently and effectively.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration.
• Minimum experience of 3 years' Inventory Planning / Stock Controller Experience.
• Team player that is action-orientated, persistence and results driven
• Computer literate, to include advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of inventory management, from order placement to stock reconciliation.
• Proficient communication and team working skills, with the capability to convey, receive and accurately interpret ideas effectively.
• Ability, Willingness and Flexibility to contribute to the work of a busy team.
• Be hard working, resilient, conscientious & self-motivated.
• A "Can Do" proactive attitude and comfortable with constructively challenging and being challenged.
• Travel will be required across Multi Sites - NI / ROI / UK
• Full clean Driving License.

Due to the urgency of this vacancy, it is not possible for our client at this time to consider anyone without the appropriate work permits, visa or sponsorship's already in place. Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have full authorisation to work in Ireland.

Applications submitted without the necessary visa in place will not be considered.

If the position above is of interest to you and you would like to know more, please call Arlene today on 0860651940 in complete confidence.

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