Demand Planner - Glasgow, United Kingdom - SSE

SSE

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world.

Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role:

Base Location:
Glasgow or Thatcham

Salary:
up to £39k plus a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

This is a new role within the Inventory team that will kick start an exciting process to manage inventory for the Renewables business.

Actively manage the inventory optimisation plan using the forecasting and buying tools to ensure target stock availability levels are met whilst meeting overall inventory targets.
Analyse customer and inventory trends to recommend short term forecast adjustments minimising potential capacity restrictions at suppliers for manufacturing and Inbound Operations. Uses insights from intelligence gathered from stakeholders to makes informed recommendations on future buying decisions to mitigate against predicted constrained stock situations.
Solves any supply chain issues and communicates decisions and impacts clearly to internal and external stakeholders. Works with internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve processes and efficiency. Works collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve results.
Actively contributes to the improvement of Inventory purchasing and management processes. Makes recommendations for improvements for changing inputs/parameters in the planning tools, reporting/metrics or any part of the purchasing process. Takes an active role in collaborative projects to improve the overall supply chain management process.

What do I need?:

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

Previous experience of successfully managing inventory for a defined product range.
Demonstrable experience in the use of forecasting tools and the ability to carry out analysis of complex data to create accurate forecasts and order plans using Microsoft Excel as well as proprietary supply chain planning systems.
Good theoretical understanding and experience of Inventory planning, management principles and metrics with excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
Excellent communicator and comfortable dealing with customers and suppliers at all levels in a manner that enables quick and easy understanding of complex topics.
Autonomous worker experienced in managing complex issues through to resolution.

About Our Business:

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland.

Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio.

We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

What's in it for you?:

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

Next Steps:

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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