Supply Chain Planner

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to own the end-to-end fulfilment for a designated supplier category, ensuring accurate data and smooth operations across internal systems. You will coordinate inbound orders, schedule shipments with 3PLs and forecast replenishment based on historical demand.

The role requires strong data analysis, advanced Excel skills and excellent communication to manage supplier relationships and drive improvements in service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics or warehousing.
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end fulfilment for assigned supplier category.
• Support inbound purchase orders and import coordination.
• Plan and coordinate inbound shipments with 3PL partners.
• Forecast replenishment for 3PL locations based on demand.
• Generate reports to support inventory planning and decision-making.
• Raise and manage purchase orders; ensure timely acknowledgements.
• Maintain accurate records across business systems.
• Expedite deliveries to maintain high service levels.
• Monitor NCRs and supplier performance; drive improvements.
• Prepare data and insights for supplier reviews.

Skills

Analytical capability

Advanced Excel

Data management

Forecasting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Supply Chain Planner

We are currently partnering with a fast-paced and growing organisation to recruit a Supply Chain planner. This role will take ownership of the end-to-end fulfilment process across a designated supplier category, ensuring supplier data is accurately maintained and operational processes run smoothly across internal systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of fulfilment activities for an assigned supplier category, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all processes
• Provide key documentation and information to support inbound purchase orders, including:
  • Import clearance coordination
  • Management of manufacturing order tolerances
  • Supporting supplier payments in line with agreed terms
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate inbound container shipments with suppliers and 3 PL warehouse partners
  • Forecast replenishment requirements for 3 PL locations based on historical demand trends and upcoming business activity
  • Generate reporting and trend analysis to support inventory planning and operational decision-making
  • Raise and manage purchase orders in line with departmental targets and system-driven requirements
  • Ensure timely supplier acknowledgement of purchase orders, challenging discrepancies and escalating issues where required
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across business systems, communicating any changes to relevant stakeholders
  • Monitor purchase order progress and proactively expedite deliveries to maintain high service levels
  • Manage supplier non-conformance reports (NCRs), ensuring issues are recorded, investigated and resolved promptly
  • Track and report on supplier and product performance, including ensuring all applicable rebates are captured
  • Prepare data, insights and reports to support supplier reviews and commercial negotiations
  • Support wider team activities and undertake additional duties as required

Required Background & Experience

• Previous experience within supply chain, logistics or warehouse/distribution environments
• Experience working with multiple systems, ideally including warehouse management and ERP systems
• Strong background in data management, reporting and analysis
• Experience managing relationships with multiple suppliers and third-party logistics providers

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical capability, with experience in forecasting and data-driven decision making
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and manage complex data sets
• Highly detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy across supply chain processes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Process-driven and disciplined approach to work
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Genuine interest in product, supplier performance and supply chain operations