InventoryPlanner

Location:Rotherham NDC/Hybrid Working

Company:Alliance Automotive Group-(Alliance Automotive Procurement)

Salary:Competitive

ContractType:Permanent

PositionType:Full Time

Hours:40Hours-Monday to Friday



GeneralInformation:

Alliance Automotive Group UK is a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts

to the automotive aftermarket, serving over 30,000 repairers across the UK & Ireland. AAG

UK comprises two distributors networks (GROUPAUTO UK and the United Aftermarket

Network) that benefit from an efficient logistics and product offering from its wholly-owned

subsidiaries FPS, Apec, Platinum and BTN Turbo. Consolidated revenues are around €650m,

with over 3,000 employees working for the group across 800+ distributor outlets.

The combination of these businesses gives our associated members and garages market-

leading commercial terms on exclusive private label brands as well as original equipment

(OE) or OE-matched quality suppliers. Our affiliated and wholly-owned distributorshave

access to business services such as fleet deals, branding, utility services, and marketing

support.

PurposeoftheJob

Working within a dynamicand fast pacedcommercialdepartment, your role forms an

essential link in the supply chain. You will take full ownershipin ensuring our stock

availability remains strong through your ability to forecast and replenish stock efficiently.

Keyresponsibilitiesandduties-dailytaskswillincludebutnotbelimitedto:

•Forecasting and replenishment of a large range of SKUs across multiple supplier

accounts

•Understand fluctuations in demand as well as seasonal trend patterns and

promotional activity to maintain stock levels

•Maximise availability to customers whilst optimising inventory throughoutAAG’s

National and Regional Distribution Centre network

•Perform different types of analysis to manage targets and performance, as well as to

assess upcoming inventory projects.

•Monitor supplier performance and work with stakeholders to deliver improvements

•Work withAAG UKforecasting and inventory management system,Slimstock, as well

as the ERP system,Kerridge/MAM

•Working with other departments within the organisation to ensure the appropriate

purchasing and stocking strategies are applied to each supplier / product

•Collaborate with DC Operations Team to resolve any issues relating to deliveries,

space capacity, critical priority allocation etc

•Continually track the lifecycle of each PO under your control, from placement to

delivery.

•Ensure POdue dates are always kept up to date.Skills required:

•Very good numerical and analytical skills

•Attention to detail and accuracy

•Excellent communication and coordination skills

•Ability to chase and deliver operational results

•Microsoft Excel experience is essential

•Experience in demand planning or similar analytical background

InternalRelations

•Commercial

•Inventory & Planning

•Vehicle Data Team

•RDC Managers

•Sheffield–National Distribution Centre

•AAG Subsidiaries

We are looking for someone with Strong work ethic–self-starter able to demonstrate strong

proactive approach and self-initiative; great level of commitment and dedication to meet

and deadlines with high-quality results. A positive, can-do attitude is necessary.

You will be working as part of a team, alongside otherInventory Plannersand reporting to

theHead of Category.We will provide the successful candidate all the training and support

neededtofulfil their potential and develop their skills further.

Benefitsandotherinformation:

•Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement

•Pension Contribution

•Structured career path and bespoke training

•Cycle to work scheme

•Discounts and cashback from 1000s of high street stores via AAG Benefits Portal

including

oGroceries

oTravel and hotel stays

oEating out

oTech

oHealth and Wellbeing

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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.