Inventory Optimisation Supervisor

Inventory Optimisation Supervisor

Hybrid / In Office (Multiple locations)

Are you looking to advance your career within Supply Chain Management? Do you want to thrive in a company that is going from strength to strength on a global scale? If so, we are currently recruiting to a brand new role in demand planning; our Inventory Optimisation Supervisor.

The Opportunity

Radwell is committed to rewarding and investing in our people, and we believe this must be reflected in our salaries and benefits. As our Inventory Optimisation Supervisor, you can expect:

• A starting salary negotiable, depending on your experience
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave
• Private Health/Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Insurance/Death in Service Insurance
• Access to our benefits portal with a wide range of offerings from high street to local discounts, including reduced car valets whilst you work!
• A company passionate about wellbeing: 24/7 free EAP helpline, free counselling sessions and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Free on-site parking
• Celebration of National Engagement Days such as Employee Appreciation Day and a company passionate about supporting charitable and community work.

Radwell is committed to providing our employees with various learning opportunities, both internally and externally, enabling you to maximize your role and actively contribute to our success. We also support our employees in pursuing Professional accreditations and certifications in purchasing and analytics, as well as leadership courses, given we see this role becoming a future People Manager, ensuring you have the education to enhance your skills further. If you're eager to engage in a position that offers abundant growth and development prospects, this role may be the perfect fit for you.

The Role

As an Inventory Optimisation Specialist within our dynamic Procurement team, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimising inventory levels to ensure a balance between supply and demand while maximising profitability. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks that require a keen eye for detail and a meticulous approach to data analytics. In this role, your ability to scrutinise complex inventory data and extract meaningful insights, the ability to communicate such to wider departments will be paramount to driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness across our supply chain. In addition, you will

• Inventory Management: Oversee and optimise inventory levels to maintain supply-demand balance.
• Data Analysis: Analyse inventory data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Demand Forecasting: Accurately forecast demand to inform inventory decisions.
• Strategic Implementation: Develop and execute strategies to enhance inventory turnover.
• Cost Management: Analyse inventory costs, including carrying costs, order costs, and stockout costs whilst identifying opportunities for negotiation.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, sales, and operations teams to enhance inventory efficiency.
• Supplier Management Collaboration: Work with suppliers and procurement team to develop supplier profiles understanding the implications / importance on inventory planning.
• Reporting & Metrics: Prepare and present inventory performance reports with key metrics, track the impact of optimisation initiatives, provide actionable insights to senior management.

About You

A proficient excel / power BI / tableau / other analytic platforms user, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will bring your previous knowledge and experience of demand planning to the position, meaning the in-depth training you receive from us will be bolstered by your own knowledge and experience. Furthermore, you will have:

• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade 5 or above
• Preferred: A-level or Degree in a business-related subject or field with a strong analytical component
• Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) or commitment to a CPD plan is advantageous
• Proven strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Extensive experience with data analytics and inventory/demand planning software
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Meticulous attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

If you speak any languages other than English at a fluent level, that would be advantageous to your application; Radwell operates internationally, so any other languages you can speak will always be helpful in this role.

About Radwell

As the world's leading provider of spare parts and repair solutions in industrial electronics, robotics, and automation, Radwell has been supporting our customers in maintaining their systems for more than 40 years. Thanks to our constantly growing stock of currently more than 35+ million parts globally, and decades of cooperation with well-known manufacturers, our customers benefit from comprehensive solutions and fast response times. With an international footprint, and headquarters in New Jersey, USA, our people work collaboratively across borders. To ensure we all thrive at Radwell, we constantly invest in our people and provide a safe, happy and rewarding workplace for each and every person.

How to Apply

The closing date for this role is 30th October 2024, at 16:00. Please note that any applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, we reserve the right to bring the closing date for the role forward. If the role is of interest, we would advise applying for the role immediately.

Please click the ‘Apply’ button below to start your application.

We wish you the best of luck in your application for the role of Inventory Optimisation Supervisor.

Other organisations may call this role Demand Planner, Forecasting Lead, Inventory Planner,

Inventory Control Manager, Inventory Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Demand Planner, Inventory Coordinator

Join Our Diverse Team

Radwell International is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success and invite individuals who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion to join us in our mission to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service to our customers worldwide.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do at Radwell International. Come be a part of our diverse and dynamic team!