In this exciting role you will provide full support to the Supply Chain Team with emphasise on general administration, direct shipments and responsibility for the stock planning and availability in a portfolio of product groups. You will be provided with full training and report to the Supply Chain Manager.

The business are looking for an individual with an interest in a commercial environment, where they can develop a career in a supply chain function. Being organised and self motivated is a must, as well as working to deadlines and having excellent attention to detail. Strong excel skills, be open to learning new systems and procedures, working in a team environment, an excellent communicator and good interpersonal skills, would be good benefical for this role. There will be the opportunity to gain a CIPS Diploma through an external study programme.

The business is looking for an individual to start August/September 2023.

This role will support three functions within the Supply Chain Team.

Data administration

Using Sage 200 for purchase order and shipment data entry. You will have to be accurate and timely with data entry to support business reporting.

Booking deliveries into Sage 200 system

* Accurate and timely to enable visibility of warehouse stock

* Supplier invoice match and resolution of differences.

Direct Shipments for Customers from Manufacturers

* Liaise with sales team, Chinese sourcing office and customers freight forwarder

* Process all relevant commercial documents

* Submission of documents in a timely manner to customers

* Following up any discrepancies with customers when necessary

Supply Analysis

To ensure sufficient stock is available to meet forecasted demand by ensuring:

Accurate rolling forecasts are maintained at line and customer level and ensure demand patterns are monitored and reported to your manager. You will be working with Sales Managers to ensure information provided is timely and accurate, along with close co-operation with the Supply Chain and operations & sales team.

* Document customer promotional requirements

* Monitor sales against forecasts and the reservation of stock for key accounts

Essential Skills

* Ideally a graduate from a Business Management or a Supply Chain degree, but qualifications in a similar field will be considered.

* Use a Demand Planning system (Slimstock) to manage forecasts and suggested purchase requirements. (Desirable)

* Work to KPIs - such as stock level values within the agreed budgets at each month end.

* To provide support for all areas of the business as and when required.

* To react to all unforeseen circumstances in a positive, constructive manner