Supply Chain Manager in Poole | Butler Ross

Butler Ross; Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Poole. This role requires full on-site presence and offers a salary up to £50,000. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing supply chain functions, especially within retail or consumables. Responsibilities include managing inventory levels, optimizing working capital, and maintaining supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing supply chain functions within a retail or consumables sector.
• Strong communication skills for effective interactions.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and ensure order fulfillment.
• Optimize working capital and minimize excess inventory.
• Lead the fulfillment team to execute efficient inventory decisions.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve issues.
• Monitor supply chain performance and identify bottlenecks.

Skills

Inventory management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

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.

This position requires full onsite presence