Supply Chain Planner

Talent Guardian; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Guardian is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner for our Poole, Dorset operation. You will own daily MRP processes, manage POs, forecast demand, and optimise stock across multiple locations.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and smooth operations. The role offers a competitive salary, full-time permanent contract, and a track record of improving procurement and inventory efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory planning, logistics or distribution.
• Excellent knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and data analysis.
• Experience managing suppliers, purchase orders and stock levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Run daily MRP processes to identify purchasing and stock requirements.
• Raise and manage purchase orders; ensure timely arrival of materials.
• Monitor stock levels, forecast demand and prevent shortages.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers; monitor performance.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries, shipments and stock movements.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, logistics providers and warehouse teams.
• Support import processes and ensure documentation is complete.
• Manage stock replenishment across warehouse and third-party storage.
• Produce reports and analyse supply chain performance for improvements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and inventory records in ERP.
• Work with internal departments to resolve supply issues and improve processes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Job description

Supply Chain Planner

Location: Poole, Dorset

Salary: GBP30,000 GBP33,000 per annum DOE

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Talent Guardian are recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Supply Chain Planner to join a well-established and growing business based in Poole, Dorset. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in supply chain, purchasing, inventory planning or logistics who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of their responsibilities. You'll play a key role in ensuring stock availability, managing supplier relationships and coordinating the smooth movement of goods throughout the supply chain.

We're looking for someone who is analytical, proactive and confident working with data, systems and multiple stakeholders to keep operations running efficiently.

The Role As Supply Chain Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Running daily MRP processes to identify purchasing and stock requirements.
• Raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring materials and products arrive on time.
• Monitoring stock levels, forecasting demand and preventing potential shortages.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance and resolving delivery issues.
• Coordinating inbound deliveries, shipments and stock movements.
• Liaising with freight forwarders, logistics providers and warehouse teams.
• Supporting import processes and ensuring relevant documentation is completed accurately.
• Managing stock replenishment across warehouse and third-party storage locations.
• Producing reports and analysing supply chain performance to identify trends and improvements.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing, supplier and inventory records within ERP systems.
• Working closely with internal departments to resolve supply issues and improve processes.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Inventory Planning, Logistics or Distribution.
• Good working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis.
• Experience managing suppliers, purchase orders and stock levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Experience working with international suppliers and imports.
• Knowledge of third-party logistics (3PL) operations.
• Experience within manufacturing, wholesale or distribution.
• An understanding of demand forecasting and inventory optimisation.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of GBP30,000 GBP33,000 depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent opportunity based in Poole, Dorset.
• The opportunity to join an established and growing business.
• A varied role with responsibility across purchasing, inventory and supply chain operations.
• The chance to develop your skills and contribute to continuous improvement.