SMT Recruitment
Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Planner
Salary: £42,000-£45,000
Benefits: Hybrid working, excellent career development, growing business
Location: Watford
Hours: Monday-Friday
What you want to know about this employer
• A highly successful UK retailer with ambitious growth plans and an excellent reputation.
• A collaborative business where your ideas are valued and your contribution genuinely makes a difference.
We're looking for an analytical and commercially minded Supply Chain professional to take ownership of a product category, ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time.
Working closely with Buying, Merchandising and Commercial teams, you'll use data to drive decisions, improve product availability and help deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Responsibilities
• Manage stock allocation, replenishment and purchase orders to maximise availability.
• Monitor sales, stock levels and performance, making data-driven decisions.
• Work closely with internal teams to support sales plans and promotional activity.
• Build strong supplier relationships and resolve supply chain challenges.
• Analyse large data sets to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of your category, ensuring KPIs and service levels are achieved.
What we're looking for
• Previous experience in a Supply Chain, Inventory Planning or Merchandising role.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Someone who enjoys solving problems and making a real commercial impact.
SMT Recruitment is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy providing temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions across selected business sectors. To stay up to date with our latest opportunities, please visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to SMT’s Privacy Policy for details on how we manage your data.
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