Supply Chain Planner

Matchtech Group; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage inventory, forecast demand, raise and track purchase orders, and monitor supplier performance across a diverse product range. You will ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while balancing stock availability with commercial goals.

Join a well-established importer distributor and contribute to continuous improvement through data analysis, ERP systems, and close collaboration with suppliers and logistics providers in a

Qualifications

• Experience within supply chain, inventory planning, logistics or distribution.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and supply chain software.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and coordinating with logistics providers.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing supply planning activities for allocated product and supplier categories.
• Raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring timely supplier confirmations and deliveries.
• Monitoring stock levels and using data analysis to support demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Expediting orders and resolving supply issues to maintain service levels.
• Supporting import and inbound logistics activities.
• Maintaining accurate supplier, product and purchasing data within business systems.
• Managing supplier non-conformances and supporting supplier performance improvement.
• Producing reports and analysis to support supplier reviews and commercial decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Inventory planning

Data analysis

Logistics coordination

Big data handling

Tools

ERP software

Job description

A successful Importer Distributor is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage inventory, supplier performance and product availability across a diverse product range. This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional with strong analytical skills, experience working with suppliers, and the ability to balance stock availability with commercial objectives.

Working within the Supply Chain team, the Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for forecasting demand, raising and managing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring products are delivered on time to support customer requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing supply planning activities for allocated product and supplier categories.
• Raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring timely supplier confirmations and deliveries.
• Monitoring stock levels and using data analysis to support demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Expediting orders and resolving supply issues to maintain service levels.
• Supporting import and inbound logistics activities.
• Maintaining accurate supplier, product and purchasing data within business systems.
• Managing supplier non-conformances and supporting supplier performance improvement.
• Producing reports and analysis to support supplier reviews and commercial decision-making.

Applicants should have:

• Experience within supply chain, inventory planning, logistics or distribution.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and supply chain software.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and coordinating with logistics providers.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established Importer Distributor in a varied and commercially focused supply chain position with scope to contribute to business performance and continuous improvement initiatives.