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JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Planner

LOCATION: Fareham

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working 3 days office/ 2 days home dependant on business need)

A brighter future awaits you

At CooperVision, we are proud to be the global leader in contact lenses. At our innovative sites worldwide, we manufacture and distribute contact lenses to some of the biggest names in optics. We’re all about creating brighter futures for our customers, our wearers and our people. 

What can you expect from us as an employer? 

Well, we like to look at things a little differently. We call it bringing a refreshing perspective. And for every one of us who works here, it means our opinion really counts, we get to share our ideas, and we get to make an impact. 

We’re big on belonging. Because being part of something great is what makes our company the best it can be. And we value diversity, because you can see a whole lot more when you have different perspectives. We’re an ambitious company. And to help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you all you need to achieve yours. 

What will you be doing?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join our EMEA Supply Chain Planning team on a permanent basis at our site in Fareham. You will be part of a team of Inventory Planners, managing a subset of products, be a stakeholder in strategic planning projects, and develop optimized planning business processes to drive results. 

You will be responsible for taking ownership of products. This includes, but not limited to, monitoring customer service and optimized inventory levels through detailed data analysis and managing the end-to-end resupply planning process.

You will analyse demand forecasts, execute order release, troubleshoot inventory/transactional discrepancies, and collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver to company objectives. 

  • Manages inventory at both product and item level to achieve organizational goals through product availability and inventory optimization.
  • Executes the resupply plan through local and global packaging and distribution functions.
  • Works closely with Manufacturing Planning Teams and the Global Supply Chain Team in support of global service, inventory level goals and to resolve supply chain issues.
  • Provides input and executes to monthly Demand and Operations Planning process.
  • Collaborates with Commercial on new product launch expectations and supports product lifecycle through to discontinuation.
  • Monitors resupply of products using CooperVision’s business analytic tools to identify priorities and to ensure a high level of customer service. 
  • Makes planning decisions and recommends opportunities to improve resupply policy.
  • Communicates effectively and timely through supply chain hierarchy and key external stakeholders to highlight potential risks and opportunities.
  • Participates on behalf of Supply Chain Planning for continuous improvement and change management projects.
  • Supports team members in planning strategies and best practices.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves transactional/inventory/system discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
  • Provides insightful recommendations to bridge the gap between business process and Planning system configurations.
  • Ensures compliance with inventory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively. You will also have the following:

  • Experience of Supply Chain/Planning is essential
  • Experience working in a Regulated environment e.g.: medical device/Pharma preferred but not essential
  • ERP/Planning software experience required; Logility or o9 preferred
  • Proficient in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint, advanced preferred 
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to utilize data from multiple sources is essential
  • Able to utilize ERP and Planning systems; knowledge/experience with Oracle and Logility or o9 preferred. 
  • Outstanding communication skills required – verbal, written and presentation is essential

What do we offer?

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your brighter future and apply today. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

What is important to us?

Our four values define and underpin our unique culture; we are dedicated, we are inventive, we are friendly, and we are partners. Becoming part of the CooperVision family means joining a friendly team that’s open, flexible, and respectful of each other’s differences, working together to achieve something amazing.

Recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of employees is core to our success. It helps bring different perspectives, diverse conversations, and new ideas to the table, all of which are incredibly valuable.

At CooperVision we celebrate, not only our company success, but we celebrate who we all are individually, and we embrace diversity. We support and we encourage you to bring your full self and not just part of you. We are committed to each individual and we look forward to a Brighter Future together.

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