Junior Supply Planner

Job purpose:

To ensure the timely and efficient replenishment of pharmaceutical products to meet customer demand while minimising inventory costs and maximising service levels.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Inventory Management:

• Utilise inventory management software and tools to monitor inventory levels and forecast demand for products.
• Analyse sales data, historical trends, and market conditions to ensure accurate demand forecasts.
• Determine optimal inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts while minimising excess inventory.

2. Order Processing:

• Generate purchase orders and replenishment requests based on demand forecasts and inventory policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Monitor order status and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues or delays.

3. Supplier Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to optimise service levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address supply chain challenges and identify opportunities for improvement

4. Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as fill rate, inventory turnover, and stockout rate to assess replenishment performance.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimise inventory management processes and enhance supply chain efficiency.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with buying, operations, and logistics teams to align replenishment plans with sales forecasts, promotional activities, and distribution requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on inventory strategies and priorities.

Job related competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Working with People
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Analysing

Job related knowledge

Essential:

Knowledge of supply chain principles

• Supplier relationship management
• Stock management techninques

GP management

• Wholesale and distribution knowledge
• Desirable: Knowledge of the Just Enough buying system

Job related knowledge

Essential:

Knowledge of supply chain principles

• Supplier relationship management
• Stock management techninques

GP management

• Wholesale and distribution knowledge
• Desirable: Knowledge of the Just Enough buying system