• Leading with heart and purpose– You’ll guide and upskill a talented team, nurturing future stars and building a strong succession plan.
• Thinking big (and small) – Co-create and deliver short and long term category strategies that excite our customers and keep us ahead of the curve.
• Championing innovation – Work hand-in-hand with key stakeholders to bring fresh ideas to life, challenge the norm, and make our ranges stand out in the market.
• Building brilliant ranges – Oversee option planning, product mix and price architecture, always with the customer front and centre.
• Spotting trends before they trend – Use data, market research and a keen eye to identify opportunities and steer the team towards smart, strategic decisions.
• Growing global relationships – Develop and nurture long-term partnerships across our supply chain, including overseas travel when needed.
• Exploring new horizons – Seek out new factories and partners that meet our high technical and ethical standards.
• Driving impactful negotiations with confidence and skill – Maximise profit and efficiency by tendering ranges and improving commercial terms with existing suppliers.
• Owning the numbers– Manage budgets, plan PLC margins end-to-end, and propose trading actions that boost performance.
• Bringing products to life – Sign off new products and promotional calendars that deliver great value and excitement across departments.
• Collaborating across the business – Work closely with marketing, digital and stores to make sure our strategies shine everywhere our customers shop.
• Focusing on quality – Partner with our Quality team to ensure products meet spec, resolve issues quickly, and improve our supply base to be more ethical and sustainable.

aAre you looking for an opportunity where you can deliver customer excellence, evolve trusted customer partnerships and become a subject matter expert?

If so, our Inventory Planner opportunity could be the perfect next step! 

You will work as part of a team in procurement ensuring best practice and required processes are carried out within your supplier range. Taking proactive steps to maximize availability, optimizing inventory and supporting the efficient approach to the Inventory planning process.

As a global leader in electrical wholesale, Rexel distributes advanced electrical and energy-efficient products worldwide. We deliver smart, sustainable solutions engineered to enhance comfort, safety, and security across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

We’re looking for fresh thinkers, team players, and positive individuals like you to be part of our journey. 

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel: 

• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance 
• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme 
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave 
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one. 
• Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more! 
• Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education 

Job Description

As an Inventory Planner at Rexel your duties will be:

• Place orders for stock and non-stock products based on agreed parameters as required, meeting expectations of customers and branches
• Support and ensure that inventory levels are optimized to maximize customer service levels whilst minimizing stock holding costs to the business
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure that products are delivered in a timely manner
• Working closely with inventory and category teams to proactively manage supply related issues
• Ensure system is updated and maintained for branch deals and pricing
• Support the Team Leader with reviews and recommended changes to improve operational efficiency to keep abreast of trends and changes in procurement
• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with suppliers, colleagues and branch teams
• Support Ad Hoc projects for procurement team as and when required
• Develop product and commercial knowledge applicable to product ranges and suppliers within area of responsibility

Qualifications