Category Planner - High Wycombe, United Kingdom - Origin

Origin

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom

5 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job DetailsKey Responsibilities of the Category Planner include but is not limited to**:

To ensure manufacturing always has a minimum of 98.5% stock availability
To develop and implement Procurement strategies set by the HOD in line with overall company objectives
To forecast and facilitate the company's ancillary purchases
To deliver on key KPIs around the performance of the Procurement function
To analyse sales and manufacturing data highlighting and filling gaps in the supply chain
To manage the stock shortages liaising with the relevant stakeholders as required
To support the HOD in new and ongoing projects
To expedite orders as required
To work with the Head Buyer to review the current forecast accuracy and develop them in line with the growth and requirements of the business
Manging category budgets and spend
To work with suppliers to maximise the efficiency and costeffective delivery of goods and services
To construct weekly reports to HOD on current stock position and supply concerns.

What you will have:

Experience in working with an ERP system
Experience in category planning
Working within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and present to senior management.
Experience in planning requirements in a fastchanging environment
Proven track record of delivering category's on budget
Ability to analysis commercial forecasts and converting into an inventory forecast

Personal Attributes

What Origin can offer you

As our biggest asset, every member of the Origin family will receive subsidised healthcare which includes 24/7 virtual GP access, gym and retail discounts, and much more
We all love time off whether it's jetting off somewhere exotic or a staycation, you'll get 24 days to enjoy which includes a full company shutdown over Christmas, so you will never have to fight for time off at Christmas again
Keen cyclist? Join our Cycle to Work Scheme.
Football fan? As sponsors of the local football team, you will have access to Wycombe Wanderers Corporate Box.
Free Onsite parking.
Group Life Insurance.
A welcoming and inspiring work environment.

Want to join the Origin family? If you feel you have the skills and experience required for the Head Buyer role, please click 'Apply'.