Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner

Job Location:               Poole, Dorset

Job Type:                     Permanent

Salary:                         Up to £33,000 per annum + Bonus

Hours:                          40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm

Benefits:                       30 days holiday (inc Bank holidays), Holiday buy-back scheme; Company sick pay; Free onsite parking; Perks at Work; Cycle to Work scheme; Employee assistance programme (EAP); Company social and corporate events

We are looking for a highly organised and data-driven Supply Chain Planner to take ownership of all aspects of the fulfilment process. You will play a key role in ensuring supplier data is accurately maintained and that supply chain operations run smoothly and efficiently.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, supply chain experience, and a passion for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end fulfilment process for your supplier category
• Provide documentation and information to support inbound purchase orders, including import clearance
• Schedule and coordinate container deliveries from suppliers to 3PL warehouses
• Forecast replenishment requirements based on demand and business activity
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with departmental targets
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring timely order acknowledgements and resolving issues
• Expedite purchase orders to maintain high service levels
• Maintain accurate supplier and product data within business systems
• Analyse trends and produce reports to support inventory planning
• Record, investigate and resolve supplier non-conformances (NCRs)
• Track and report supplier commercial performance, including rebate claims
• Prepare reports and insights for supplier reviews and negotiations

We are looking for you to have:

• Previous experience in supply chain, logistics, or distribution environments
• Experience working with multiple suppliers and 3PL providers
• Familiarity with ERP and warehouse management systems
• Strong background in data analysis and reporting

• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised with a structured approach to workload
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

For more information on this position, company or to apply for this role, please either contact our recruitment team on (phone number removed) or send your CV.

Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours but due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually so If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please assume that your application at this stage has not been successful. As new positions arise, we will review any applications already made to us and may contact you about other suitable roles.

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Keywords; supply chain; inventory, procurement