Purchasing Assistant / Supply Chain Co-ordinator
Location: Newmarket area | Hybrid working available
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
The Opportunity
An established and growing business is seeking an analytical and commercially aware Purchasing Assistant / Supply Chain Co-ordinator to join its product and planning function. This role offers broad exposure across stock control, demand forecasting and supplier coordination, making it ideal for someone looking to strengthen their career within a fast-paced environment.
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time, supporting sales performance and margin optimisation across a large product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Support forward planning of stock to maximise availability while controlling levels of surplus and markdown
Assist with demand forecasting, budgeting and category planning to support trading objectives
Manage products through the full lifecycle, from initial intake to clearance
Maintain accurate stock planning within forecasting systems, ensuring alignment with business targets
Track and manage a sizeable product range, coordinating purchase orders and end-of-life planning
Liaise with international suppliers, primarily across Asia, placing repeat orders and supporting cost negotiations
Coordinate shipment planning, container utilisation and inbound stock schedules
Oversee logistics activity, monitoring deliveries and resolving delays or discrepancies
Produce detailed performance analysis to support trading reviews and decision-making
Contribute insight into weekly trading discussions through data-led reportingReporting & Commercial Analysis
Compile regular stock and sales performance reports
Maintain forecasting and inventory systems, completing weekly planning routines
Produce periodic buying and replenishment proposals, identifying opportunities, risks and slow-moving lines
Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support commercial decisions across the wider business
Track KPIs and ensure reporting remains accurate and timelyAbout You
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
Advanced Excel capability (including Pivot Tables and lookups)
Previous experience within merchandising, retail planning or supply chain would be beneficialWhat’s On Offer
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to develop within a collaborative and commercially driven team
Exposure to end-to-end product lifecycle management
Hands-on involvement with international sourcing and logistics
Ongoing training and system development opportunities