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Supply Chain Analyst
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Poole, Dorset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a commercially minded Supply Chain Analyst with a passion for delivering outstanding product availability?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where customer service, accuracy, and collaboration are key?
Our client is a well-established business in Poole — a trusted manufacturer, and supplier of high-quality products for over 30 years and known for their excellent customer service.
They are seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to ensure product availability for key high-street customers while maintaining a lean, efficient stockholding across the business.
This is a pivotal role that requires excellent forecasting capability, strong communication, and the ability to balance customer demand with smart inventory decisions.
What You’ll Do
* Maintain product availability for both internal operations and major retail customers
* Manage inventory performance, ensuring optimal stock levels while minimising excess
* Collaborate with key customers, supporting their sales performance through accurate forecasting and availability planning
* Work closely with our Far East office and suppliers to manage delivery schedules, expedite stock, and ensure timely replenishment
* Deliver range change excellence—exit old lines effectively and ensure new products launch on tim
* Forecast monthly demand for key lines based on customer insights and sales expectation
* Prepare for promotional activity, balancing sales uplift with efficient stockholding
* Deliver exceptional customer service, maintaining proactive and clear communication at all times
* Identify excess stock and work with the Account Manager on commercial exit strategies
* Support the wider supply chain team with ad hoc tasks and projects
What Success Looks Like
* Hitting availability targets across all customers and internal operations
* Optimised inventory levels with reduced excess
* Strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
* Fast, accurate decision-making that considers both commercial impact and DC operations
What You’ll Bring:
* Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups essential
* Direct-to-retail forecasting experience
* Minimum 2 years in a retail supply chain or B2B/B2R environment
* Experience managing large SKU counts in a fast-moving retail environment
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and meet tight deadlines
* Proven experience working closely with high-street retailers and delivering a high standard of service
Our client works with major retail customers in a dynamic, fast-moving product environment. This role will allow you to be part of a supportive team where your ideas, insights, and ownership truly matter. Develop your career in a respected, customer-focused retail supply chain function offering a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
The role is office based 8.30 – 5 Monday to Thursday and 8.30 – 4 on a Friday.
Salary is £32 - £35K dependant on experience.
23 Days holidays, plus 8 Bank Holidays (increases to 28 after 5 years’ service)
Benefits: Perkbox, Aviva Pension 5%, Free Parking, Staff Discounts, Life AssuranceBefore You Apply
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