Supply Chain Manager

Generacion y Gestion; Poole; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in Poole is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee inventory management and optimize supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail or consumables, with demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail. This is a full-time on-site position offering a salary of up to £50,000, perfect for proactive professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supply chain within a retail or consumables industry.
• Strong communication skills for effective internal and external interactions.
• Technically skilled in warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to meet key performance indicators.
• Lead the fulfillment team to execute inventory and ordering decisions efficiently.
• Monitor supply chain performance and identify bottlenecks.

Skills

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Overview

A dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Poole. This role offers a salary of up to £50,000 and requires full on-site presence. The opportunity has arisen due to substantial business expansion, highlighting the company's commitment to strengthening their supply chain operations. Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in managing supply chain functions, with a strong background in retail or consumables sectors. If you are a proactive professional looking to make a significant impact within a thriving organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and ensure high stock availability and order fulfillment, meeting key performance indicators
• Optimise working capital by balancing stock levels, minimising excess inventory, and implementing effective stocking strategies based on usage and customer contracts.
• Lead the fulfillment team to execute inventory and ordering decisions efficiently, supported by reports, strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships, organise meetings, resolve issues, and support supplier development and scoring.
• Provide cost, usage, and performance data to support strategic decision-making and collaborate with supply chain partners, customers, and internal divisions to strengthen service offerings.
• Monitor supply chain performance, identify bottlenecks, ensure compliance with regulations, and complete all assigned tasks regularly to improve overall efficiency.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a supply chain within a retail or consumables industry
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective internal and external interactions.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, quality control, and problem-solving throughout fulfillment processes.
• Technically skilled in warehouse management systems and other fulfillment technologies.
• Proven ability to plan, organise, and streamline workflows for efficient operations, considering environmental sustainability.

Salary and Requirements

Up to £50k

This position requires full onsite presence

About the role

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain manager, supply chain lead, supply chain specialist, inventory manager, supply chain supervisor, supply chain coordinator, supply chain operations manager, operations manager, materials manager, supply chain planning manager or supply chain team leader