Category Supply Manager

Screwfix Direct; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Yeovil is looking for a proactive Category Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end supply chain planning. This role will manage a team of planners, ensuring optimal stock availability and execution of promotional strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. The company offers numerous benefits, including a competitive bonus structure and staff discounts.

Benefits

20% staff discount

Annual discretionary bonus up to 20%

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving performance targets and managing stock turn.
• Experience in forecasting for promotions and product lifecycle management.
• Prior merchandising experience within a major retailer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end supply chain planning for a defined category.
• Ensure optimal stock availability and execute promotional strategies.
• Manage a team of Trade Counter and Distribution Centre Planners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team management

Excel proficiency

Job description

It''s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we''re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you. We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Category Supply Chain Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end supply chain planning for a defined category within our multi-channel retail operation. This role is accountable for ensuring optimal stock availability, executing seasonal and promotional strategies, and driving continuous improvement in supply chain performance. You will also be responsible for managing a team of Trade Counter and Distribution Centre (DC) Planners, ensuring consistent planning execution, performance management, and team development.

At Screwfix, we believe happy, fulfilled colleagues create a stronger business. That''s why we''ve built a workplace that works for you—combining flexibility, inclusivity, and sustainability with opportunities to thrive.

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Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the supply chain category plan
• Accountable for maintaining category availability across a multi-channel retail operation
• Line management for a team of DC, TC and ORE Planners taking responsibility for setting objectives, managing performance, supporting development and ensuring a consistent approach
• Accountable for implementing core range change, seasonal and promotional campaigns effectively, utilising detailed forecast analysis and strong commercial judgement.
• Forecast the physical requirement of stock based on the sales forecast including any promotional or seasonal purchases and store requirements; manage the promotional lifecycle of ranges ensuring stocks of existing/previous promotions are cleared before enabling the market team to make commitments for new purchases
• Work with the market and store operation teams to propose and drive efficiencies in ranging to improve customer service
• Own category stock health, reviewing and optimising budgets, minimising stock provision and increasing stock turn
• Building relationships internally with key stakeholders and externally with suppliers; maintain strong, collaborative relationships and influence this network to deliver success.
• Management of strategic vendors in conjunction with supply and market teams
• Take an active role with project and development opportunities
• Deputise for Senior Supply Chain Manager (where required)
• Previous experience in financial modelling, developing commercial plans and managing stock exit plans
• A proven track record of high performance through delivering results and achieving targets; managing stock turn and implementing inventory strategies
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Experienced in forecasting for promotions and product life cycle management
• Experience working in a fast paced and high-pressured environment
• Prior merchandising experience within a major retailer and to have traded a range through a WSSI
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders across different business functions and be comfortable presenting to Senior Managers
• Prior experience of team management
• Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables/V lookups) and numerically competent

Benefits and wellbeing

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First: we''re dedicated to helping you thrive at work and at home, with a fantastic range of benefits, opportunities for self-development, and an annual discretionary bonus of up to 20%.

Your Wellbeing, Our Priority: Health Support: Employee assistance programme, wellness resources such as PepTalk, discounted cash health plans and gym memberships. Financial Wellbeing: Flexible pay, savings, and financial coaching through Wagestream, up to 14% employer pension contributions and life cover of up to 4 x salary. Everyday Perks: 20% staff discount at Screwfix and B&Q, discounts at hundreds of retailers via Hapi app and Cycle to Work scheme. Opportunities to Grow: access to training, career growth, and support networks, we''ll help you build a brighter future. Equity for all. Please let us know at if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

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