Global Supply Chain Planner - Forecast & Inventory

Brook Street; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing / employee support package

Bonus scheme (potential)

Job summary

Brook Street in Skelmersdale is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Planner. The role supports availability of the right products at the right time, balancing demand, lead times and cost, with a focus on international suppliers.

You will forecast, replenish and manage inventory, monitor supplier performance and place purchase orders end-to-end, collaborating with sales, procurement and operations. Hours are Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00, with a £30,000–£35,000 salary and benefits including pension,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in supply chain planning, materials planning, inventory planning, demand planning, purchasing or a closely related role.
• Strong understanding of stock control, replenishment, forecasting and supplier order management.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier dates, lead times and availability risks.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build relationships across suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Supply Planning & Forecasting
• Monitor demand patterns and product performance to ensure availability is maintained while avoiding unnecessary overstock.
• Review and update planning data, including lead times, minimum order quantities, economic order
• Use supply chain planning systems and data tools to support informed decision-making and identify risks before they impact customers.
• Work closely with sales, procurement, marketing, operations and finance teams to ensure supply plans are aligned with wider business objectives.
• Stock & Inventory Management.
• Identify and escalate potential stock shortages, overstock risks, supplier delays or demand changes.
• Supplier Management / Monitor supplier performance.
• Manage purchase orders from placement through to delivery, ensuring dates, quantities and supplier commitments are accurate and up to date.
• Expedite materials where required to support customer demand, backorders and service level targets.
• Consider inbound freight options, order consolidation, shipment timing and cost impact when making supply decisions for both domestic and international logistics.
• Identify process improvements that reduce waste, duplication or inefficiency within day-to-day planning activity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles such as Kaizen, 5S and waste elimination.

Job description

Brook Street in Skelmersdale is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Planner. The role supports availability of the right products at the right time, balancing demand, lead times and cost, with a focus on international suppliers.

You will forecast, replenish and manage inventory, monitor supplier performance and place purchase orders end-to-end, collaborating with sales, procurement and operations. Hours are Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00, with a £30,000–£35,000 salary and benefits including pension,