Inventory Planner

SF Partners are supporting a brilliant Staffordshire based business in Recruiting a Stock and Inventory Planner. Working pattern: full time hybrid Salary: up to £35,000 This role is responsible for ensuring products are available when needed by maintaining optimal inventory levels and placing and managing supplier orders to support operational continuity and maximise sales. -Plan, schedule and monitor stock requirements to ensure product availability and fulfil customer demand. -Analyse sales trends, forecasts and inventory data using internal reporting to determine future stock requirements. -Maintain inventory within agreed stock targets, balancing product availability with cost efficiency. -Monitor stock performance, identifying slow-moving, excess and obsolete inventory, and recommend appropriate actions. -Maintain accurate inventory records, planning data and reporting systems. -Manage reorder points, safety stock levels and inventory planning parameters to optimise replenishment. -Raise purchase orders and coordinate deliveries with both UK and international suppliers. -Monitor supplier performance, tracking orders and proactively managing potential delays or shortages. -Build effective relationships with category managers, warehouse teams, finance and suppliers to ensure stock availability. -Produce regular inventory, purchasing and planning reports, highlighting key trends and risks. -Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities across inventory planning and purchasing processes. -Assist with the implementation and ongoing optimisation of inventory management and ERP systems. -Ensure all purchasing and inventory activities comply with company policies, procedures and internal controls. -Review and maintain supplier lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), order frequencies and planning parameters to support accurate forecasting. -Support the launch of new products and the phase-out of discontinued lines, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained throughout