Supply Chain Specialist II
Company
Location
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/22/2025
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Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Discover Impactful Work:
Craft and own the supply plan for key distribution in Europe. Ensure MRP system is followed to guarantee timely and complete material availability.
A Day in the Life:
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Discover Impactful Work:
Craft and own the supply plan for key distribution in Europe. Ensure MRP system is followed to guarantee timely and complete material availability.
A Day in the Life:
- Build, lead, and implement the plan for our DHL warehouses in the European network.
- Validate and resolve MRP recommendations and exceptions, using business knowledge (S&OP, forecasts, lead times) to make informed decisions.
- Take ownership of meeting key performance indicators, including On-Time-In-Full (LOTIF), inventory levels, backorders, and scrap reduction.
- Serve as the first point of contact for raising and mitigating any barriers that risk execution.
- Liaise directly with our 3PL partners (DHL) in the Netherlands and Spain to ensure smooth inbound and outbound operations.
- Lead the utilisation of SAP, Excel, and PowerBI to analyse data, review reports, and support effective management decisions.
- Coordinate with internal purchasing and sales teams to align material supply with customer demand and resolve any supply challenges.
- Prepare data and present information for daily and weekly tiered operational meetings.
- Proactively identify risks to the supply chain and develop effective mitigation plans.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and performance.
- Proven experience in a supply planning, manufacturing, or sophisticated operational environment.
- Solid understanding of MRP systems, forecasting, inventory management, and production planning.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Excellent analytical skills with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI experience is a plus.
- Proven track record to build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners, such as 3PL providers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive and independent worker who can manage multiple demands with drive and energy.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles is helpful.
- Ability to thrive in a matrix and cross-functional team environment.
- APICS certification (or willingness to work towards it) is helpful.
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