Inventory & Demand Planner

Salary Competitive

Location Sheffield

Hours 8-4:30

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) are a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket. We operate in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, and Netherlands.

We are a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC) and the home of NAPA racing UK, competing in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).

With combine turnover of over 15 billion and over 230 locations within the UK and growing, our network supplies light and commercial vehicle parts to over 36,000 independent garages, fast fit centres, and transport operators throughout the UK.

We are looking for a Inventory & Demand Planner to join our team based in Sheffield.

Key responsibilities and duties will include (but not be limited to):

Planning the inventory and forecasting the demand for a portfolio of suppliers, placing orders,
communicating with suppliers and progress chasing
Using various forecasting techniques, influence our Slimstock software to manage a vast range
of products to maximise availability whilst optimising inventory throughout the warehousing and
branch network
Understand seasonal trends and promotional activity and apply to the forecast to ensure stock
is ordered effectively
Measure and improve supplier performance and escalate issues to key stakeholders
Liaising with Product Managers based at our Head Office at Stratford upon Avon, ensure the
appropriate purchasing and stocking strategies are applied to each supplier / product
Work closely with the Warehouse to resolve any issues with deliveries, priority allocation, etc.

Export and import data to and from Slim4 (SCM software), Kerridge K8 (ERP system) and MS
Excel, applying statistical analysis
Extensive statistical reporting within a KPI dashboard
Play a key role in future system, departmental and operational developments

Benefits and other information:

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
Groceries
Travel and hotel stays
Eating out
Tech
Health and Wellbeing

Monday – Friday; 40 hours (flexible between 07:00 am and 18:00 pm)

The Company

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the automotive aftermarket, serving over 35,000 repairers across the UK & Ireland.

AAG is owned by Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the number one parts distribution business in North America, leading to an increased level of synergies helping achieve record growth.

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