Supply Chain Planner

Robert Half is seeking a supply chain planner to join a London-based health care distribution organisation. This role is offered as an initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.

Role:

The supply chain planner will be tasked with the following:

• Ensure stock availability at all times efficiently.
• Maintain service levels of 99% or higher.
• Follow up on late deliveries and out-of-stock items.
• Obtain stock information from manufacturers weekly.
• Keep customer messaging up to date.
• Maintain lean inventory levels based on order cycles and contractual parameters.
• Minimise product write-off risks.
• Ensure replenishment aligns with product buying multiples.
• Adjust purchase order (PO) lines and advance shipping notices (ASNs).
• Conduct performance analyses and reporting.

Skills:

The supply chain planner should have the following experience:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Experience with SAP (ERP) & Excel
• Effective time management and prioritisation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Background in supply chain, FMCG, or pharmaceuticals (preferred).
• Analytical and numerical data interpretation skills (advantageous).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

Organisation:

• Health care organisation based in Surrey.
  Hybrid working: 3 days in the office.
  Initial 6-month contract.

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