Christchurch, England, United Kingdom Company: Bitrecruit Client / Employer: Occupop
Location: Christchurch, Dorset (Hybrid – 2-3 days per week in Christchurch, Dorset)
Purpose of the role
To support the Senior Sales & Operations Planning Manager and the S&OP department in meeting the end-to-end requirements of our customer and supply partners. As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will handle daily operations and run the department, supporting all areas across the Demand Driven Network: Demand/Forecasting, Purchasing, Supply & Logistics. The role offers diversity, project-based tasks and needs to be flexible and proactive.
Key Responsibilities
* Prioritise work based on customer and supply chain demand.
* Attend S&OP meetings and contribute data & reporting to drive insight & actions.
* Work with Demand, Purchasing, Supply, Logistics and wider business to build accurate product portfolios and support maintenance of item master data.
* Collaborate with Commercial and Demand to understand true customer requirements and balance service levels with a lean stock profile.
* Within Purchasing – raise POs on SAP, seek approvals, send POs and chase confirmed 'Door to Port' or delivery dates, maintaining dates on POs and SAP.
* Proactively monitor, analyse and recommend improvements to stock profile, minimise exposure and support risk understanding within the supply base.
* Support the wider Supply Chain team with daily information & data management.
* Actively seek to improve skills and knowledge via training, skills matrix evaluation, and knowledge sharing.
* Promote an attitude of innovation, adaptability, positivity, and intrinsic team motivation with a constant focus on being customer‑centric.
Experience & Qualifications
* Proficient in SAP across all supply chain functions.
* Ability to manage several tasks and initiatives simultaneously.
* Understanding of supply chain connectivity with all departments.
* Knowledge of end-to-end flow of sales to dispatch, aligned to OTIF.
* Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
* Experience in the retail or retail supply sector.
Key Competencies & Skills
* ERP & Supply Chain Systems (preferably SAP).
* Customer Service Levels.
* Stock & Inventory Management.
* Continuous improvement.
* Reporting skills.
* Problem solving.
* Cost monitoring.
* Attention to detail.
Personal Profile
Must be flexible, positive towards change, possess vision, drive, and determination to succeed, communicate clearly at all organisational levels, be willing to make important decisions & recommendations, remain composed during high‑pressure situations, and be approachable and receptive to new ideas.
What we offer
* Competitive salary with annual reviews.
* 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service.
* Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits.
* Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff.
* Great learning and development and progression opportunities.
* Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets).
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
* Generous company sick pay.
* Pension scheme contribution.
* Solent social events run by in‑house social team.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free parking on Christchurch Quay.
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