Supply Chain Planner

Location: Poole Hours: Monday – Friday, 08.00am-17.00pm, 40 hours per week, office based but with occasional travel Salary: £35K-£38K plus bonus Benefits: 22 days rising after 2 years, Holiday buy-back scheme, Pension, Growth by sharing bonus scheme, on-site parking, Modern open plan offices, Free lunch every Friday, Company sick pay, Company social and corporate events, monthly + annual bonus structure, training provided. Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working with our client who are a well-established, growing FMCG global solutions provider who are now looking for an experienced Supply Chain Planner to work at their offices based in Poole, Dorset. The Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for all aspects of the fulfilment process ensuring that supplier data is maintained accurately and to deadlines. You will be used to working in a fast paced environment. You need a really good understanding of buying/logistics/inventory; This role is understanding inventory & logistics and also data analysis to be able to plan for purchasing. We need someone with advanced excel skills who is quick on the uptake. You dont have to be an expert but just having worked in a distribution/logistics environment would help. The successful Supply Chain Planner will have: - * Proven experience working in FMCG wholesale distribution where you manage lots of different products * Strong experience within supply chain, purchasing, inventory and logistics management * Ability to work with products that have varying lead times * Advanced Excel Skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Proficient with supply chain and purchasing systems * Commercial understanding * Exceptional customer service skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure * A proactive, “can-do” attitude and strong work ethic Job duties for the Supply Chain Planner are: - * Raise purchase orders in a timely and efficient manner * Ensure purchase order acknowledgements are provided by suppliers * Monitor and escalate any issues with product delays and keep all departments informed * Analyse data to support prediction of future needs * Maintain accurate inventory forecasts * Maintain the company CRM database * Liaise with other departments advising them of any product issues * Expedite purchase orders to maintain high service levels. * Ensure supplier non-conformances are recorded, investigated and closed in a timely manner * Capture and report data on product and supplier commercial performance * Prepare information & reports for supplier reviews and negotiations