Based at the Birmingham HQ, you will work at least 40 hours per week within the business on-site. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include hands-on supply chain management for the business with an underline key objective to continually ensure 100% stock availability for our customer. You must have the drive to assist in the growth of the business, whilst keeping a very customer centric attitude towards day-to-day operational tasks.
You must also have a keen eye for the detail and will be responsible in gaining efficiencies in the current purchasing & supply chain processes by automating processes, develop purchasing plans, regularly monitoring inventory and assessing supplier performance with the ultimate objective of nearing 100% OTIF level on customer orders.
Your role shall also require regular communication and liaison with various departments to ensure smooth functioning of the operations.
Some of the key activities/ accountabilities will include but not limited to:
*Own purchasing plans and stock replenishment in line with demand and supplier lead times
*Assist rolling out new automation across the supply chain
*Build reporting dashboards in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (Klipboard K8)
*Track supplier performance and highlight risks, opportunities, and savings
*Balance stock levels to keep customers in-stock while reducing excess inventory
*Turn procurement, supplier, and inventory data into actionable insights
*Present insights weekly to the Commercial Manager and to the Board
*Drive continuous improvements in purchasing, logistics, and distribution
*Work closely with freight forwarders to arrange shipping schedules and delivery bookings in our DC.
*Ensure suppliers are to arrange correct shipping documents timely and first stage invoices on K8.
*Coordinate with the Goods-in team to ensure all incoming stock is delivered and booked in a timely manner.
*Help update K8 system with latest product data including supplier, barcode, dimensions, prices, etc.
Requirements:
*2-3 years’ applied experience as a supply chain planner or analyst (essential)
*Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros, modelling) or Excel certification
*Experience with Power BI or similar BI/reporting tools
*Working knowledge of ERP systems
*Strong analytical mindset and commercial awareness
*Excellent communication skills, confident presenting to managers and directors
*Organised, detail-focused, proactive approach
*You will need to be able to work well under pressure and take initiatives. Prioritising your workload is essential.
Other Benefits include:
*Company auto-enrolment pension
*Free Parking on site