Supply Chain Demand Planner

Tower Supplies; Merley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Supplies in Poole, England, is seeking a Supply Chain Demand Planner to own the fulfilment process for the allocated supplier category and ensure accurate data in business systems.

You will manage inbound purchase orders, raise POs, forecast 3PL needs, and generate reports to support inventory planning and negotiations, working closely with suppliers and logistics partners.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in supply chain, logistics or warehouse distribution industries.
• Experience working with various systems, ideally warehouse management systems.
• Background in data management and reporting.
• Experience working in an environment with numerous suppliers and logistics providers (including 3rd party logistics).

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of the fulfilment process for the allocated supplier category.
• Load and maintain supplier data accurately in business systems.
• Provide information and paperwork to support inbound purchase orders.
• Raise purchase orders in a timely manner to targets.
• Policy compliance: monitor supplier acknowledgements and resolve issues.
• Forecast 3PL replenishment requirements based on demand history.
• Produce trend analysis and reporting for inventory planning.
• Expedite purchase orders to maintain high service levels.
• Capture and report data on product and supplier performance.
• Prepare information and reports for supplier reviews and negotiations.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

ERP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

To own all aspects of the fulfilment process for your allocated supplier category and to ensure supplier data is loaded and maintained accurately and timely within Tower Supplies business computer systems.

Provide the necessary information and paperwork to support inbound purchase orders.

• Support Import Clearance
• Manage Manufacturing Order tolerances.
• Schedule and coordinate container orders from suppliers to 3PL warehouses
• Forecast 3PL replenishment requirements based on historical demand and new business activity
• Produce trend analysis and reporting to support inventory planning and decision-making
• Raise Purchase orders in a timely and efficient manner to departmental targets using the information provided by the business systems.
• Ensure supply partners provide purchase order acknowledgements. Review, challenge and elevate any issues.
• Update the company systems with relevant information and communicate changes to the wider business.
• Monitor and where necessary expedite Purchase orders to maintain high service levels.
• Ensure Supplier NCR (Non-Conformances) are recorded, investigated and closed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for capturing and reporting data on product and supplier commercial performance. Ensuring supplier rebates are claimed in full.
• Preparing information & reports for supplier reviews and negotiations.
• Carry out any other additional duties as required.

Background

Previous experience in supply chain, logistics or warehouse distribution industries

Experience working with various systems and, ideally, warehouse management systems.

Background in data management and reporting

Experience working in an environment with numerous suppliers and logistics providers (including 3rd party logistics).

Personal Attributes:

Strong proficiency in data analysis, forecasting utilising technology including ERP systems and databases.

Excel proficiency to an advanced level. Able to manipulate and manage multiple streams of data.

Detail oriented - keen attended to detail to manage complex supply chain data.

Excellent communication skills. Able to work effectively with various stakeholders, including suppliers and procurement teams.

Extremely disciplined to ensure processes are followed.

Organised and structured approach to work.

Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.

Product and supplier knowledge & interest

Supply Chain Demand Planner Poole, England, GB