Inventory & Supply Planner, leading fine wine & champagne importer

Company Description

Our client is a wholly owned UK subsidiary of one of the last truly independent, family-owned maisons in Champagne.

Established in 1986, this Company is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of this incredibly well-known & premier champagne and its associated properties within the UK. Over the past four decades, the company has grown in tandem with the group’s acquisitions in California, France, and Portugal. Alongside this expansion, we have carefully curated a portfolio of like-minded, family-owned producers.

Today, our client is recognized as one of the UK’s leading fine wine importers, delivering nationwide including the Channel Islands. We serve all key market sectors, with a particular focus on premium hospitality, fine wine merchants, and prestige retail.

We are proud to represent some of the world’s most esteemed producers from both the Old and New Worlds. Our portfolio is united by a shared philosophy: family ownership, estate-driven production, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

Detailed information on this role

Role overview

  • We are seeking a motivated and engaged Inventory & Supply Planner to join our Operations Team.
  • This is a dynamic, cross-functional role that works closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Finance departments.
  • You’ll play a key part in ensuring the efficient management of stock and supply chain processes that support our premium wine portfolio.
  • Working closely with the Demand & Purchasing Manager to translate sales forecasts into accurate inventory plans, you’ll help maintain optimal stock levels and proactively manage risks to ensure product availability aligns with commercial goals.

Candidate Profile

  • Supremely organized, efficient, and detail-oriented
  • A proactive self-starter with strong common sense
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Personable, reliable, and enthusiastic with a hands-on approach
  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel (minimum: advanced formula writing, VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables)
  • Experience in ERP (Microsoft Navision, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Bevica ideal); Power BI
  • Strong in time management and self-accountability
  • Clear and confident in both written and verbal communication
  • Positive, high-energy and outgoing

Preferred experience

  • Previous experience in the wine industry
  • Understanding of inventory allocation processes
  • Familiarity with industry compliance standards
  • At least 2 years in customer service and data entry roles

Our culture & values

  • This Company takes pride in our collaborative and inclusive culture, where passion for fine wine is matched by a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and mutual respect.
  • As a small but dedicated team, we value open communication, shared success, and continuous learning.
  • We foster an environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow alongside a portfolio of world-class producers.
  • Our long-standing relationships, both internally and externally, are built on trust, authenticity and a shared appreciation for quality and craft.

Specific role responsibilities

  • Inventory Management: Bi-Annual Stock Reconciliation, Inventory Audits & Valuation, Inventory Claims Management, Warehouse Invoice Reconciliation, Stock Movement Support, POS (Point of Sale) Inventory Management, Reserve Stock Administration, Library Stock Management
  • Supply Planning: Management of Specialized Campaigns, Bordeaux Primeur (UK Despatches), Vintage Release & Ship-to-Order Campaigns – approx. 15 per annum, Christmas Gift Pack Order, Petrus Order Fulfilment
  • Sales Pricing Management
  • Daily Operational Team Support

Salary & Package details

Position:  Inventory & Supply Planner

Reports to: Commercial Manager

Location: London Office

Hours: Monday-Thursday 08.30-17.30; Friday 08.30-14.00

Salary:  Up to £35k plus benefits

Additional benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Permanent health/life insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

If you are interested in this role please apply here and you can receive the full, detailed job spec.

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Inventory & Supply Planner, leading fine wine & champagne importer