Supply Chain Planner

Location: On site / Poole, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Supply Chain | Planning
Salary: Negotiable salary

To own all aspects of the fulfillment process for your allocated supplier category and to ensure supplier data is loaded and maintained accurately and timely within Tower Supplies business computer systems.

• Provide the necessary information and paperwork to support inbound purchase orders.
• Support Import Clearance.
• Manage Manufacturing Order tolerances.
• Schedule and coordinate container orders from suppliers to 3PL warehouses.
• Forecast 3PL replenishment requirements based on historical demand and new business activity.
• Produce trend analysis and reporting to support inventory planning and decision-making.
• Raise Purchase orders in a timely and efficient manner to departmental targets using the information provided by the business systems.
• Ensure supply partners provide purchase order acknowledgements. Review, challenge and elevate any issues.
• Update the company systems with relevant information and communicate changes to the wider business.
• Monitor and expedite Purchase orders to maintain high service levels.
• Ensure Supplier NCR (Non‑Conformances) are recorded, investigated and closed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for capturing and reporting data on product and supplier commercial performance, ensuring supplier rebates are claimed in full.
• Prepare information and reports for supplier reviews and negotiations.
• Carry out any other additional duties as required.

• Previous experience in supply chain, logistics or warehouse distribution industries.
• Experience working with various systems and, ideally, warehouse management systems.
• Background in data management and reporting.
• Experience working in an environment with numerous suppliers and logistics providers (including 3rd party logistics).

• Strong proficiency in data analysis, forecasting utilising technology including ERP systems and databases.
• Excel proficiency to an advanced level. Able to manipulate and manage multiple streams of data.
• Detail oriented – keen attention to detail to manage complex supply chain data.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to work effectively with various stakeholders, including suppliers and procurement teams.
• Extremely disciplined to ensure processes are followed.
• Organised and structured approach to work.
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Product and supplier knowledge & interest.