Based at the Birmingham HQ, you will work at least 40 hours per week within the business on-site. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include hands-on supply chain management for the business with an underline key objective to continually ensure 100% stock availability for our customer. You must have the drive to assist in the growth of the business, whilst keeping a very customer centric attitude towards day-to-day operational tasks.
You must also have a keen eye for the detail and will be responsible in gaining efficiencies in the current purchasing & supply chain processes by automating processes, develop purchasing plans, regularly monitoring inventory and assessing supplier performance with the ultimate objective of nearing 100% OTIF level on customer orders.
Your role shall also require regular communication and liaison with various departments to ensure smooth functioning of the operations.
Some of the key activities/ accountabilities will include but not limited to:
Own purchasing plans and stock replenishment in line with demand and supplier lead times
Assist rolling out new automation across the supply chain
Build reporting dashboards in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (Klipboard K8)
Track supplier performance and highlight risks, opportunities, and savings
Balance stock levels to keep customers in-stock while reducing excess inventory
Turn procurement, supplier, and inventory data into actionable insights
Present insights weekly to the Commercial Manager and to the Board
Drive continuous improvements in purchasing, logistics, and distribution
Work closely with freight forwarders to arrange shipping schedules and delivery bookings in our DC.
Ensure suppliers are to arrange correct shipping documents timely and first stage invoices on K8.
Coordinate with the Goods-in team to ensure all incoming stock is delivered and booked in a timely manner.
Help update K8 system with latest product data including supplier, barcode, dimensions, prices, etc.Requirements:
2-3 years' applied experience as a supply chain planner or analyst (essential)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros, modelling) or Excel certification
Experience with Power BI or similar BI/reporting tools
Working knowledge of ERP systems
Strong analytical mindset and commercial awareness
Excellent communication skills, confident presenting to managers and directors
Organised, detail-focused, proactive approach
You will need to be able to work well under pressure and take initiatives. Prioritising your workload is essential.Other Benefits include:
Company auto-enrolment pension
Free Parking on site