Supply Chain Assistant

About the role

I’m working with a leading manufacturer near High Wycombe to find a confident and detail‑focused Supply Chain Analyst to take ownership of outsourced product supply, inventory management, and delivery performance. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the flow of outsourced products, ensuring inventory levels are accurate and deliveries run smoothly, and you’ll work closely with the Supply Chain Apprentice, Factory Planning, and Customer Service teams to keep everything aligned and operating efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse monthly demand and produce accurate forecasts
• Maintain ERP/MRP systems with a high degree of accuracy
• Monitor inbound volumes to the warehouse to ensure smooth intake within agreed SLAs
• Hold regular supplier meetings to review performance and resolve any issues
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers
• Work closely with internal teams to support planning and customer delivery

Required profile

• Around 5+ years’ experience in a supply chain role
• Strong experience in forecasting and inventory management
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Confident Excel user
• Good time management and able to work well under pressure

Required skills

• Excel
• ERP/MRP systems