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
Qualifications
- 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
Equal Opportunity
Resource Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. It is the policy of the Company to take all reasonable steps to ensure that each applicant is assessed only in accordance on the basis of their qualifications, skills and abilities to perform the relevant duties without prejudice in regards to background, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic.
