We’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our office-based Operations team. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Poole.
Overview
Role: Supply Chain Manager. Location: Poole. Hours: 40 per week. This is not remote or hybrid.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the inventory levels held by Tower Supplies.
- Deliver stock availability and order fulfilment at the highest possible service levels.
- Meet and exceed relevant KPIs (e.g., OTIF, SLOB, MoH).
- Manage working capital through optimisation of stock levels and minimisation of excess stock without compromising service.
- Set stocking strategy reflecting usage, MOQs, EOQs, price breaks, and Customer Contracted Stock.
- Implement stocking and ordering decisions from S&OP meetings.
- Develop reports, strategies and processes to deliver year-on-year improvements and savings.
- Maintain relationships with current suppliers; organise and attend internal and external meetings.
- Act as a point of escalation for solving supplier issues; supplier scoring and development.
- Provide cost and usage analysis to support strategic decision making.
- Collaborate with supply partners, customers and wider business to strengthen offerings using available usage information and intelligence.
- Partner with divisions, understanding their needs and strategies; report progress to all levels of the business.
- Ensure supply chain activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.
- Track performance with metrics and KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
- Complete essential tasks daily, weekly and monthly; carry out any other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Technically proficient with warehouse management systems (WMS) and fulfilment technologies.
- Meticulous approach to stock accuracy and availability.
- Excellent communication skills with a team-based and self-starting approach to workload management.
- Experience in FMCG, wholesale distribution or related industries preferred.
What’s in it for you
- Modern open-plan office
- Monthly profit share bonus scheme
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning
- Company sick pay
- Free onsite parking
- Free lunch every Friday
- Charity dress-down day every Friday
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised workplace massage
- Management Team "Giveback Days"
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Company social and corporate events
Where you work
Open plan office environment that promotes teamwork and respect. We value diversity and believe every voice should be heard, with opportunities to make a big impact.
Who you are
You are technically proficient and familiar with WMS and fulfilment technologies, with a meticulous focus on stock accuracy and availability. You communicate clearly, work well in a team, and are a self-starter able to organise and manage your workload. Ideally, you will have experience in FMCG, wholesale distribution, or a related industry.
Job details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Distribution
- Industries: Retail Office Equipment
Poole, England, United Kingdom
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