Junior Inventory Planner

The world is noisier than ever, with millions of brands competing for seconds of attention but how do we at Brand Addition stand out? We add heart and soul to goods and gifts that build brand love. We add purpose to products that spread more joy and less junk. We add emotion to everyday items that inspire connection. When you only have a second to make an impression adding what matters makes every moment count.

Brand Addition is a business that helps global brands build culture, awareness, and meaningful connections. We extend our client values in thoughtful, sustainable, globally conscious ways to create branded moments that people love. In an industry of excess – we will lead through sustainability to generate wellbeing for generations to come, what we do today can determine what kind of place that will be. We will continue to build amazing products while strengthening careers and client relationships. Here at Brand Addition, we work across oceans and continents to build a better, brighter future for our partners, our people, and our planet.

Requirements

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Junior Inventory Planner, working on a number of brands, and joining a team where you will be responsible for managing fast moving stock ranges.

Reporting directly to the Team Manager you will be responsible for ensuring optimum stock levels, placing purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery of stock. You will liaise with account managers, goods in and EU suppliers negotiating prices and lead times, as well as handling any stock-related queries.

Your key accountabilities will be to support the sales process by proactively analysing stock levels to ensure adequate stock is held thus improving service levels to the customer, monitoring product movement so that slower products are kept in lower quantities and therefore increasing productivity and cost reduction. You will also closely monitor and report any slow moving stocks so that appropriate action can be taken quickly and effectively.

You will have endless energy and enthusiasm with a strong determination to succeed and a good sense of humour. Effective time management and good communication skills will be crucial as will a high level of resilience and confidence.

In the last few years we have continued to expand and this role is one for a career minded individual with great opportunities to develop.

Ideal candidates will be customer focused with good interpersonal, problem solving and administration skills, as well as having a willingness to learn. You will already have experience in a fast moving commercial environment. IT skills will be desirable, particularly focusing on Microsoft Excel.

What you’ll need:

• Strong organisation including good time management
• Good communication skills
• Numerical skills with a keen eye for detail
• IT Literate including Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience of interfacing with suppliers and negotiating prices in a similar role is desirable

Benefits

Our Culture:
Brand Addition offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging role within a dynamic, international, and ambitious environment. We’re informal but hard working and great teamwork and collaboration are key to our success. We are all proud to be part of the BA family; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company, we champion diversity and inclusion and respect difference, because it makes us stronger.

Our teams operate across oceans and collaborate across continents, leveraging diverse perspectives to create amazing things together. It may be fast paced but it’s a fun and friendly place to work. We have a big footprint globally but remain personal and transparent. You can expect quality, sustainability, and value to be at the heart of everything that we do. You’ll have the support of a close network of colleagues and managers, and every day is different here!

Reward and recognition:

We offer Global Development Opportunities - Hybrid Working - Flexible Working - Early Finish Friday and a Subsidised Wellbeing Programme to name a few.

Position to thrive:

Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned professional, Brand Addition provides you with everything you need to excel in your job and for personal growth, to be the best version of you.

We are an equally opportunities employer and encourage flexible working through family friendly working hours.

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Who we’re looking for: We are looking for a Junior Inventory Planner, working on a number of brands, and joining a team where you will be responsible for managing fast moving stock ranges. Reporting directly to the Team Manager you will be responsible for ensuring optimum stock levels, placing purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery of stock. You will liaise with account managers, goods in and EU suppliers negotiating prices and lead times, as well as handling any stock-related queries. Your key accountabilities will be to support the sales process by proactively analysing stock levels to ensure adequate stock is held thus improving service levels to the customer, monitoring product movement so that slower products are kept in lower quantities and therefore increasing productivity and cost reduction. You will also closely monitor and report any slow moving stocks so that appropriate action can be taken quickly and effectively. You will have endless energy and enthusiasm with a strong determination to succeed and a good sense of humour. Effective time management and good communication skills will be crucial as will a high level of resilience and confidence. In the last few years we have continued to expand and this role is one for a career minded individual with great opportunities to develop. Ideal candidates will be customer focused with good interpersonal, problem solving and administration skills, as well as having a willingness to learn. You will already have experience in a fast moving commercial environment. IT skills will be desirable, particularly focusing on Microsoft Excel. What you’ll need: Strong organisation including good time management Good communication skills Numerical skills with a keen eye for detail IT Literate including Microsoft Excel skills Experience of interfacing with suppliers and negotiating prices in a similar role is desirable