Supply Chain Planner: Inventory & Logistics Lead

Holt Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Poole, Dorset, is seeking a organised Supply Chain Planner to manage planning, purchasing and inventory processes in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on stock availability, supplier coordination and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will have experience across supply chain, purchasing and inventory management, with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to minimizing disruptions. On-site role based in Poole, working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within supply chain planning, purchasing, procurement, inventory management or logistics.
• Good understanding of stock control, replenishment and demand planning.
• Experience using ERP, MRP and/or warehouse management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Confident analysing data and producing reports to support business decisions.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and coordinating purchasing requirements.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving supply chain issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily supply planning activities to ensure stock availability meets business demand.
• Review inventory levels, sales forecasts and purchasing requirements to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Coordinate purchasing schedules and monitor supplier orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain order confirmations, track progress and resolve any delivery issues.
• Monitor stock movements, investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Identify potential supply shortages and take proactive steps to minimise disruption.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders and logistics partners.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery reliability and product quality.
• Coordinate inbound shipments, import documentation and customs clearance where required.
• Arrange stock transfers and replenishment between warehouse locations and third-party logistics providers.
• Maintain accurate product, supplier and purchasing information across ERP and MRP systems.
• Produce regular reports covering stock levels, supplier performance, purchasing activity and delivery schedules.
• Analyse supply chain data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with purchasing, sales, finance and warehouse teams to ensure effective operational planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock availability, reduce excess inventory and streamline supply chain processes.
• Provide regular updates on purchasing activity, stock issues and potential delivery delays.
• Ensure all supply chain activities are carried out in line with company procedures and requirements.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Purchasing

Inventory management

Data analysis

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Supplier relationships

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Holt Engineering in Poole, Dorset, is seeking a organised Supply Chain Planner to manage planning, purchasing and inventory processes in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on stock availability, supplier coordination and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will have experience across supply chain, purchasing and inventory management, with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to minimizing disruptions. On-site role based in Poole, working Monday to Friday.