Supply Chain Analyst

MarkDelDegan.com; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known decorative homeware company in Poole is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to manage product availability and stock levels for key customers. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, previous experience in supply chain operations, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers various employee benefits, including a generous holiday policy and a welcoming team environment.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing to 28 after 5 years

Free car parking

Various shopping and entertainment discounts

Death in service scheme

Welcoming team environment

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience in managing stock levels and product availability.
• Ability to work with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Achieve product availability targets for internal operations and customer fulfilment.
• Manage stock levels to optimise inventory performance.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery performance.
• Monthly forecasting of key lines in conjunction with customers.
• Plan for promotional events whilst maintaining efficient stock levels.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and maintain effective communication.
• Support the supply team with additional ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Excellent IT skills; ability to work pivot tables and lookups

Previous forecasting experience

Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload

Supply chain experience in a fast-moving environment

Build and maintain effective relationships

Proactive approach in working with customers

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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

• 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 maintaining 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 review 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 maintain 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 of 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–Thursday 8 am – 5 pm with a 4 pm 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.