Overview
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be responsible for the optimisation and balance of inventory across the network.
This will be done with targeted customer service levels, forecast accuracy and safety stock for the allocated portfolio of SKUs.
Daily, you will manage the ongoing order planning, pushing forward order execution for branches, working collaboratively with suppliers within integration programs.
The ideal candidate will be proactive in their approach and have experience of working in a large multi site supply chain environment.
What We Offer
We are a people first organisation for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business.
As with many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options, we are committed to supporting a healthy worklife balance.
We're looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role.
We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure product availability in the NDC
Set and optimise planning parameters
Identify and address exceptions highlighted by the planning system
Perform inventory planning, managing parameters and policies within the boundaries set alongside targets set with the Supply Chain Manager
Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers to confirm production and shipping schedules
Monitor and maintain open purchase orders to ensure on time deliveries, handling all shipment tracking information
Manage backlogs and potential bottle necks within the planning cycle
Interface with sales and logistics to address daily critical situations
E O management and returns to suppliers
Collaborate with suppliers to implement integration initiatives such as planning, forecasting and replenishment.
This includes direct shipments, logistics integration and cooperative SLAs
Manage supplier master data for Supply Chain
Skills And Experience
Confident and clear communication
Experience in stock planning systems
Organised, efficient and able to work under pressure
Collaborative approach to problem solving
Strives for continuous improvement and engages with new ideas and change
Why Work for LKQ
Pension
22 days annual leave
Hapi benefits retail discount
Staff discount
Genuine career progression
Access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme, offering financial and wellbeing support
LKQ Euro Car Parts sits at the heart of the automotive aftermarket, supplying an unrivalled range of vehicle parts to over 18,000 customers through a world class logistics operation in the UK and Ireland.
If you want to start your career with LKQ Euro Car Parts apply now.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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