About the role:
TVS are working as part of Team Leidos, which is a team of defence and logistics specialists supporting a major contract providing an end-to-end supply chain service delivering commodity and inventory savings to the UK Ministry of Defence.
We are now recruiting an Inventory Planner at the Team Leidos offices at Emersons Green in Bristol as part of a vibrant and dynamic team, committed to transforming the way the MOD is supported. We work on a hybrid model of 2 days per week in the office and the remainder of the week working remotely. It is therefore essential that you are able to commute to Bristol.
Purpose:
To provide and deliver a consistent and reliable Commodity Support Services Inventory Plan and an effective Equipment Management plan for the Team Leidos Community.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Administer system generated Demand Forecast exceptions in line with business priorities meeting performance KPIs.
- Ensure Msys.DFP configuration is reviewed and optimised to meet/support business KPIs
- Interface with Commodity, Category and Supply Chain colleagues to develop class leading Inventory and Supply Chain strategies.
- To derive and set stocking policy and initial inventory level for new product introductions.
- Calculate and administer ‘All time Buys’.
- Participate in process improvement projects under the direction of the Senior Inventory Planner.
- Support Senior Inventory Planner in analysing data outputs from Msys in order to refine configuration.
- Support Senior Inventory Planner in developing reporting and performance metrics.
- Develop to become an Msys Super User.
- Control access to specific items/lines in line with Customer directed restrictions.
- Analysis of future Customer requirements, producing feedback reports and system adjustments to best meet these needs.
- Support MSS (Medical Support Services) programme and outputs.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Demand Planning using system-based techniques.
- Ability to work at pace in a change environment.
- Willingness to learn.
- Good communication skills.
- Medical Supply Chain experience is desirable but not essential.
In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
Your package will include:
- Competitive Salary
- Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays (of which 5 can be taken flexibly throughout the year)
- Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
- Established hybrid working structure
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:
1. Virtual GP consultations and second opinions
2. Mental health support and counselling
3. Online physiotherapy
4. Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support
5. Wellbeing and healthy living support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
- Pass scheme (£100 per year to undertake training of your choice)
- Quarterly employee recognition awards
- Employee referral scheme with financial reward
- Benefits hub with employee retail discounts
- Discounted eye test vouchers
- Early finish Fridays
At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
Security Clearance Requirement
Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.
If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Banbury (Oxfordshire)
