US Supply Planner

I'm currently working with a Global FMCG Business who are looking for a Supply Planner to join their US team. They are looking for someone with 2/3 years experience across manufacturing who can be adaptable to the needs of the US market. Responsibilities * Input the demand forecast into supply plans and plan orders to ensure that stock holding, and stock availability are at the desired levels. * Raise Purchase Orders on Sage 200 and send to suppliers. * Amend, cancel, and defer Purchase Orders where required. * Liaise with suppliers to ensure orders are shipped correctly and on time. * Work collaboratively with the Demand Planner to identify stock issues and adjust the demand forecast where required (i.e., products selling under and over forecast). * Actively work to reduce stock issues by transferring stock between warehouses, derogating short shelf-life stock, and carrying out repacks where required. * Communicate effectively with Sales and Customer Service Teams to ensure customers are made aware of any stock issues. * Review the feasibility of new customer launches Experience * Technical – proficient use of Microsoft applications – Excel, Outlook and Word. * Strong analytical and numerical skills – ability to interpret and understand complicated information and systems. * Communication skills – ability to clearly and concisely communicate with suppliers and key stakeholders within the business (often with conflicting priorities). * Ability to use initiative/make independent decisions – i.e. reviewing the feasibility of new customer launches. * Solution driven/logical problem solver – i.e. dealing with issues in a new market that may have not arisen before. * Flexibility - required when dealing with stakeholders in different time zones. Benefits * Hybrid working - 3 WFH & 2 Days on site * 25 days + Banks (Also get your birthday off) * Private Medical Insurance through Aviva * Company Pension Scheme * ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy – able to work from a location away from office or home (i.e. abroad) for up to 20 days per annum. Please apply so I can give you more details about the role