Junior Inventory Planner

12 MONTH FTC

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 for a Junior 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:

This role will support delivery of a consistent and reliable Commodity Support Services (CSS) Inventory Plan.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Msys (TVS ERP system) Demand Forecast Planning (DFP) Software User

Administer system generated Demand Forecast exceptions in line with business priorities, meeting performance KPIs.

Support the Senior Inventory Planner in analysing data outputs from Msys, in order to refine configuration.

Collaborate with Commodity, Category, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance teams to set stocking policy and initial inventory levels for new product introductions.

Support the management of Customer Controlled Stock (WR, EM, etc.) - creation, maintenance and issue management.

Support the maintenance of system Price List Management (entitlement) creation and maintenance.

Future events analysis develop recommendations to optimise supply chain in support of planned events.

Generate monthly stock review lists and track the disposal process.

Department point of contact and Super User for Controlled Document Library.

Support change requests reviews and costing activity.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Demand Planning using both system-generated and forecast of activity data.

Data analysis and manipulation skills using MS Excel.

Ability to work at pace in a change environment.

Good communication skills.

Willingness to learn.

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.