Supply Chain Planner - 12 Month FTC / Secondment

Supply Chain Planner - 12 Month FTC / Secondment

Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Description

Job title: Supply Chain Planner - 12 Month FTC / Secondment

Department: Supply Chain

Location: Delta Park, Fareham, UK

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It's more than making contact lenses, it's about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We're all about bright futures - for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Scope

Part of a team of Inventory Planners, the Planner manages a subset of products, will be a stakeholder in strategic Planning projects, and develop optimized Planning business processes to drive results. The position demands daily interaction with colleagues and internal customers across several geographies.

Job Summary

A Planner is primarily responsible for taking ownership of products. This includes but is not limited to monitoring customer service and optimized inventory levels through detailed data analysis and managing the end-to-end resupply planning process.

This role involves analysing demand forecasts, executing order release, troubleshooting inventory/transactional discrepancies, and collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver to company objectives. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively are crucial for success in this position.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities

• Manages inventory at both product and item level to achieve organizational goals through product availability and inventory optimization.
• Executes the resupply plan through local and global packaging and distribution functions.
• Works closely with Manufacturing Planning Teams and the Global Supply Chain Team in support of global service, inventory level goals and to resolve supply chain issues.
• Provides input and executes to monthly Demand and Operations Planning process.
• Collaborates with Commercial on new product launch expectations and supports product lifecycle through to discontinuation.
• Monitors resupply of products using CooperVision's business analytic tools to identify priorities and to ensure a high level of customer service.
• Makes planning decisions and recommends opportunities to improve resupply policy.
• Communicates effectively and timely through supply chain hierarchy and key external stakeholders to highlight potential risks and opportunities.
• Participates on behalf of Supply Chain Planning for continuous improvement and change management projects.
• Supports team members in planning strategies and best practices.
• Troubleshoots and resolves transactional/inventory/system discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
• Provides insightful recommendations to bridge the gap between business process and Planning system configurations.
• Ensures compliance with inventory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Travel

5% domestic and international travel.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint; advanced skillset preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to utilize data from multiple sources.
• Able to utilize ERP and Planning systems; knowledge/experience with Oracle and Logility or o9 preferred.
• Willing and able to travel to global locations (preferred).
• Outstanding communication skills required - verbal, written and presentation.
• Able to work effectively on an independent basis, or within a team environment (team environment with independent work, requiring significant interaction with peers, customers and colleagues).
• Able to work in a Regulated environment, which includes the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer.
• Normal office environment; may visit warehouse floor environment for periods of time.

Experience

• 2+ years of Supply Chain/Planning or related experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Regulated environment preferred.
• ERP/Planning software experience required; Logility or o9 preferred.

Education

• Associates degree in related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of, or in progress of, APICS, CPIM, or CSCP Certification strongly desired.

What we offer

You'll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more! We are committed to our employees' personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we'll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect

As a CooperVision employee, you'll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

Please view our careers page at to view all other opportunities.

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