Supply Chain Manager

Tower Supplies

Poole

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Monthly profit share bonus scheme

Free access to LinkedIn Learning

Free onsite parking

Free lunch every Friday

Charity dress-down day every Friday

Cycle to Work scheme

Subsidised workplace massage

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Job summary

A company in the retail office equipment sector is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Poole, England. The role involves managing inventory levels, ensuring stock availability for the highest service levels, and developing operational strategies. Candidates should have experience with warehouse management systems and FMCG industries. This full-time position offers a collaborative office environment and various employee perks, including a profit-sharing scheme and free lunch every Friday.

Qualifications

Technically proficient with WMS and fulfilment technologies.
Meticulous approach to stock accuracy and availability.
Excellent communication skills and self-starting approach.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory levels held by the company.
Ensure stock availability and order fulfilment.
Develop reports and strategies for year-on-year improvements.

Skills

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Stock accuracy

Communication skills

Experience in FMCG

Job description

We’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our office-based Operations team. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Poole.

Overview

Role: Supply Chain Manager. Location: Poole. Hours: 40 per week. This is not remote or hybrid.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the inventory levels held by Tower Supplies.
Deliver stock availability and order fulfilment at the highest possible service levels.
Meet and exceed relevant KPIs (e.g., OTIF, SLOB, MoH).
Manage working capital through optimisation of stock levels and minimisation of excess stock without compromising service.
Set stocking strategy reflecting usage, MOQs, EOQs, price breaks, and Customer Contracted Stock.
Implement stocking and ordering decisions from S&OP meetings.
Develop reports, strategies and processes to deliver year-on-year improvements and savings.
Maintain relationships with current suppliers; organise and attend internal and external meetings.
Act as a point of escalation for solving supplier issues; supplier scoring and development.
Provide cost and usage analysis to support strategic decision making.
Collaborate with supply partners, customers and wider business to strengthen offerings using available usage information and intelligence.
Partner with divisions, understanding their needs and strategies; report progress to all levels of the business.
Ensure supply chain activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.
Track performance with metrics and KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
Complete essential tasks daily, weekly and monthly; carry out any other duties as required.

Qualifications

Technically proficient with warehouse management systems (WMS) and fulfilment technologies.
Meticulous approach to stock accuracy and availability.
Excellent communication skills with a team-based and self-starting approach to workload management.
Experience in FMCG, wholesale distribution or related industries preferred.

What’s in it for you

Modern open-plan office
Monthly profit share bonus scheme
Free access to LinkedIn Learning
Company sick pay
Free onsite parking
Free lunch every Friday
Charity dress-down day every Friday
Cycle to Work scheme
Subsidised workplace massage
Management Team "Giveback Days"
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Company social and corporate events

Where you work

Open plan office environment that promotes teamwork and respect. We value diversity and believe every voice should be heard, with opportunities to make a big impact.

Who you are

You are technically proficient and familiar with WMS and fulfilment technologies, with a meticulous focus on stock accuracy and availability. You communicate clearly, work well in a team, and are a self-starter able to organise and manage your workload. Ideally, you will have experience in FMCG, wholesale distribution, or a related industry.

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