The successful candidate will utilise the Advanced Planning System (APS) to manage the process of inventory planning for several branches in line with sales demand, in order to efficiently ensure both optimal levels of stock availability and compliance with budgeted inventory costs, therefore minimising sales facing staff's involvement in inventory management and stock replenishment., You will be required to:

Collaborate with Regional Director and Branch Managers, utilising the System to forecast future demand for a selected range of products and categories and subsequently create replenishment Purchase Orders, to meet agreed customer service levels whilst simultaneously minimising excess inventory

Utilise the APS to manage stock in a range of activities, including product introductions and allocations, landing stock reduction strategies, and stock rebalancing

Lead Demand Forecasting initiatives as a central contact point between central functions and the branch network within the Region

Work with the Regional Director on area local sales/stocking initiatives

Previous experience within supply chain, inventory management or planning role is essential as well as working knowledge of the below;

Experience of using both Advanced Planning Systems and ERP Systems

Knowledge of builders' merchant business model servicing a branch network would be beneficial

Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills

Highly IT literate and process oriented

Proven and demonstrable ability to understand customer and business requirements

Strong numerical and analytical skills with ability to assimilate complex information

Resilient and able to constructively challenge and influence

Self-motivated and results driven, able to work calmly under sustained pressure and manage multiple simultaneous priorities

This role is working with Jewson, part of the STARK Building Materials UK. We are a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe. We connect suppliers of heavy building materials with the professional craftsmen who build, renovate, and maintain the cities of tomorrow.