Buyer / Planner - Own Brand
Core
End-to-end ownership of high-profile Own Brand product programs, managing inventory optimization, supplier transitions, and lifecycle management to ensure product availability and service levels.
Role type
Senior IC Buyer/Planner (Supply Chain)
Builds
Own Brand product portfolios, inventory strategies, and supply chain plans for Ferguson's distribution network.
Domain
Retail / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> inventory & purchasing plans
Required skills
Inventory planning, replenishment strategy, supplier performance management, supply risk mitigation, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, new product launch support
Preferred skills
Experience with imported products, multi-distribution-center networks, advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, Databricks, Logility
Technologies
Excel, Power BI, SQL, Databricks, Logility
Responsibilities
Develop and implement inventory replenishment strategies; determine optimal purchase quantities and timing; monitor supplier performance and lead times; conduct advanced inventory and service-level analysis; present recommendations to senior management; mentor junior Buyer/Planners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC