Demand Planner Job In Luton

Demand Planner & Stock Controller

Nutrition Geeks is one of the fastest growing Direct-to-Consumer VMS (Vitamin, Mineral and Supplement) brands in the UK. Having hard launched in September 2020, we have acquired over 100,000 UK customers and facilitate over 30,000 monthly orders with our pilot range of products. At the core of our business is customer centricity - from product development to content creation, every action and output has our customers interests at the forefront.

This Customer centricity is reflected in our operational processes, and we uphold the highest standards of health and safety.

We are committed to being at the forefront of change within our sector with a net zero target by 2025 and become the UK’s leading sustainable supplement provider. Becoming 'Net Zero' doesn't happen overnight and we plan to continually reinvest sustainably and strictly into UK resources to support our local economy.

Become part of our team as a Demand Planner & Stock controller in Luton and help us manage the smooth process of incoming stock and dispatch of our amazing products to our customers.

This is a physical, hands-on role where accuracy, attention to detail and focus are key skills for success. There may also be some heavy lifting involved up to 25kgs. You will need to be able to maintain high levels of productivity and consistently meet stocking targets.

What you’ll do:

In this Job you will ensure the efficient flow of all stock from the ordering raw materials through to delivery of finished products to customers and the Amazon FBA warehouse

• Raise all purchase orders in a timely manner considering lead times for each supplier.
• Managing incoming deliveries, check-in and receipt stock as per company procedures, raising any discrepancies in price/quantity/quality.
• Manage all materials and finished stock at all locations.
• Action any stock transfers, ensuring that all teams adhere to the process.
• Coordinate & complete periodic stock counts to prevent and minimise the level of discrepancies.
• Keep updated inventory records within the Stock management software (Unleashed).
• Monitor trends in customer orders to develop & maintain the rolling demand plan for all channels.
• Schedule and communicate production plan and work with the production team to ensure that all the stock needed for weekly production is transferred to the production facility.
• Contact suppliers for weekly sales order summary and ensure information is updated in the stock management system.
• Carry out regular cyclical counts and updates stock, reporting discrepancies to Finance.
• Liaise with all teams including marketing/customer service/production to understand any events that may impact demand and take any action accordingly.

What’s in it for me?

• Enjoy 20% discount on all stock.
• Free parking on-site.
• 28 Holidays per year
• Free uniform and all safety equipment provided.
• Regular incentives, initiatives, and prizes
• Career opportunities within the many other departments on site, including management, quality control, training, design teams, systems, and finance.

Qualifications & Experience

It would be beneficial to your application if you have the following.

• Stock Control: 1 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• Own vehicle/transport (Required)
• Good level of English & strong communicator (Required)

• Ecommerce warehouse management and fulfilment (Desirable)
• Experience with Warehouse & stock management software (Desirable)
• Experience within a start-up (Desirable)
• Demand planning experience (Desirable)

Personal Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Hands on approach Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent team collaboration skills with a willingness to share knowledge and assist others.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.

Full time

Expected start date: ASAP