Purchasing Planner

Are you an experienced and analytical supply chain or purchasing professional ready to take on a pivotal planning role? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Planner to join a thriving, fast-paced business with a strong focus on operational efficiency, collaboration, and stock optimisation.

This role would suit someone who thrives on analysing data, solving inventory challenges, and working cross-functionally to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.

About the Role

As Purchasing Planner, you’ll manage the flow of stock across the network by monitoring inventory levels, coordinating stock movements, and collaborating with teams across the business. You’ll play a key part in ensuring high product availability and service standards, supporting both operational decisions and wider business goals through robust reporting and communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate redistribution of stock to ensure optimal availability across the network

• Monitor stock levels and raise potential issues proactively

• Liaise with warehouses to prioritise additional stock movements

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to meet demand

• Review and report on quality assurance and fleet business performance

• Generate and distribute analytical reports to inform decision-making

• Contribute to ongoing process improvement and inventory efficiency

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement

• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical thinking

• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to evaluate large volumes of data

• Calm and diplomatic under pressure, with strong time management

• Problem-solver who can spot trends and react quickly

• Collaborative mindset with the drive to lead improvements

Benefits

• Salary - £28,000 - £30,000 + yearly bonus

• Working hours 8.30 – 5.30 Monday to Friday

• 25 days holiday

• Hybrid working

• Modern working facilities with free onsite parking

Thank you for your application.

Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency & business. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we may contact you about other opportunities in the future.

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