Supply & Inventory Controller - Quality Spirits International

Main Responsibility

• Ensure efficient and effective inventory holding by performing inventory coverage calculation as per the standard procedure and maintaining critical inventory parameters

• Ensure that inventory level best matches the anticipated consumer demand by reviewing and adjusting long-term volume plans, closely engaging with the customer relations team and the QSI Head of Supply Chain

• Manage the inventory replenishment effectively, by validating purchase orders and resolve any upcoming conflicts

• Monitor NPD minor changes and manage dry goods to minimise obsolescence

• Monitor slow moving stock (both dry and finished goods) and find solutions to reduce the QSI numbers

• Support the introduction of new products to consignment sites through liaison with Demand Planning, Customer Relations, Commercial, Planning and NDP teams

• Monitor line status and proactively engage with the QSI Customer Relations Team, Global Demand and Supply, and Bottling to solve supply issues

• Monitor Strip stamp receipts in line with planned production

• Review demand from customer orders and manage appropriate supply with the sub-contract planner within agreed lead-times

• Prepare monthly allocation summary reports, track allocations by market and highlight major risks and opportunities.

• Raise change requests for all new spirit types

Our Ideal Candidate

• Educated to degree level, with experience in business operations, logistics, or a  related field
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Proven track record of inventory/product lifecycle management within a multi-site FMCG environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of supply chain processes and procedures
• Advanced skills in Microsoft applications (Excel & Word)

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.