Supply Chain Planner in Poole

We are looking for an organised and commercially minded Supply Chain Planner to join a busy and growing business based in Poole. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience across supply chain, purchasing and inventory management who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of the planning process.

Duties

• Manage daily supply planning activities to ensure stock availability meets business demand.
• Review inventory levels, sales forecasts and purchasing requirements to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Coordinate purchasing schedules and monitor supplier orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain order confirmations, track progress and resolve any delivery issues.
• Monitor stock movements, investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Identify potential supply shortages and take proactive steps to minimise disruption.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders and logistics partners.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery reliability and product quality.
• Coordinate inbound shipments, import documentation and customs clearance where required.
• Arrange stock transfers and replenishment between warehouse locations and third-party logistics providers.
• Maintain accurate product, supplier and purchasing information across ERP and MRP systems.
• Produce regular reports covering stock levels, supplier performance, purchasing activity and delivery schedules.
• Analyse supply chain data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with purchasing, sales, finance and warehouse teams to ensure effective operational planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock availability, reduce excess inventory and streamline supply chain processes.
• Provide regular updates on purchasing activity, stock issues and potential delivery delays.
• Ensure all supply chain activities are carried out in line with company procedures and requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within supply chain planning, purchasing, procurement, inventory management or logistics.
• Good understanding of stock control, replenishment and demand planning.
• Experience using ERP, MRP and/or warehouse management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Confident analysing data and producing reports to support business decisions.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and coordinating purchasing requirements.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving supply chain issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.