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Location:  BD4 6HN / Hybrid
Division:  Supply Chain
Contract Type:  Salaried

We're looking for a Supply Planning Analyst to join us for approximately 12 months.  As a Supply Chain Analyst you'll play a central role in ensuring customers have the right product, at the right time.  You'll look after all aspects of planning, ordering and on –time delivery of products, such as cards and gift wrap, into the supply chain. Through your analysis and reporting you'll help minimise excess stock, optimise the cost of product we purchase and balance production requirements, working with vendors to factor in capacity and capability.
 
You main responsibilities will include:

Managing the purchase order process including inventory analysis, cost optimisation, purchase ordering, expediting and progress chasing
Maintaining a high level of data integrity and accurate records of product supply throughout.
Building relationships and developing an understanding with both your customers and suppliers to continually improve the supply and delivery performance
Recognise and respond to challenges and opportunities that present themselves within their product stream, and tenaciously and effectively deal with any issues to maintain and provide stock as required for their customers.
 
Joining the epicentre of Hallmark, it's your keen eye for detail and understanding of processes that will make you a success in this role.  

We are also looking for you to demonstrate:

Experience of working within a planning, purchasing or inventory function in fast moving Supply Chain environment
You're highly numerate with excellent excel skills and systems aptitude
Experience of working experience of systems such as MRP or ERP, would be an advantage 
Previous experience working in an analytical / numerical role, would be an advantage 
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of customer focus and desire to achieve results
A great communicator, at your best working working with a wide range of internal and external partners.
Great persuasion and negotiation skills, to achieve business results
Knowledge of working with UK & Far East vendors, would be a significant advantage

Based at our Dawson Lane site in Bradford, close to key motorway links you’ll be able to take advantage of:

Competitive salary
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Health cashback scheme
Pension benefit
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities including working from home opportunities
Free onsite parking for when you are in the office
A variety of other cultural and lifestyle benefits, aimed at promoting a positive work/life balance

You may have experience in the following roles: Supply Chain Analyst, Demand Planner, Inventory Analyst, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Analyst, Logistics Coordinator, Materials Planner, Production Planner, Stock Controller, Inventory Specialist, Operations Analyst, etc.

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