Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to join a well-known decorative homeware company in Poole. This well-known business supplies not only the general public but major retail chains such as Dunelm, Laura Ashley and John Lewis.
Working within a small team, you will be responsible for managing product availability and stock levels for key customers alongside maintaining an efficient company stock holding. This role requires a commercially minded approach to decision-making, balancing customer needs with effective inventory management and consideration of distribution centre (DC) impacts.
Success in this role depends on building strong, collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. A proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities are essential to consistently meet customer expectations.
We Are Looking For You To
* Achieve and maintain product availability targets for both internal operations and customer fulfilment
* Effectively manage stock levels to optimise inventory performance and minimise excess
* Work with our FE office and suppliers to manage delivery performance
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for you to:
* Work closely with key customers to maintain stock availability and support ongoing sales performance
* Liaise with our Far East office and suppliers to expedite stock as needed and ensure timely replenishment
* Manage the range change process, working with customers to efficiently exit old stock while ensuring new products arrive in time for planned launches
* Monthly forecasting of key lines in conjunction with customers expected requirements
* Plan and prepare for promotional events, optimising sales whilst maintain efficient stock levels
* Consistently deliver outstanding customer service, maintaining strong and effective communication
* Support the supply team with additional ad hoc tasks as required
* Regularly reviews divisional performance to identify lines with excess stock within the business. Work with the Account Manager to suggest possible exit solutions
Experience Required
* Excellent IT skills, ability to work pivot tables and lookups is a minimum requirement
* Previous forecasting experience is essential
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload
* Previous supply chain experience in a fast-moving environment with multiple sku count
* Able to build and maintains effective and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Able to take a proactive approach in working with customers and have a commercial decision making approach
* Excellent problem solving skills
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
In Return For Your Hard Work The Company Offer
* 23 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays + Option to buy up to 4 days additional holiday every year
* Free car parking
* Various discounts available for shopping / cinema / gyms etc.
* Death in service scheme
* Welcoming team environment
* Regular social events
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm with a 4pm finish on Friday + free parking
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a thriving company where you will play a key part in ensuring Supply Chain runs smoothly.
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