FMCG Supply Chain Leader

Booker Group; Salford; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Colleague discount

Tesco discounts

Tesco Mobile deals

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Share Save scheme

Holiday package

Descripción de la vacante

Booker is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end stock planning from suppliers to branches. You will use data and supplier relationships to minimise inventory, maximise availability and deliver service level targets.

You will lead and develop your team and continuously improve planning for promotions, seasonal demand and new launches. The role requires strong FMCG background, autonomous problem-solving and excellent stakeholder management.

Formación

• Extensive experience in FMCG and experience leading a team.
• Ability to work autonomously, solve problems and make sound commercial decisions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, produce reports and maintain accurate records.
• Attention to detail and ability to turn insights into effective supply chain plans.
• Good understanding of relevant markets and industry developments.
• Ability to work flexibly, adapt approach and manage competing priorities.
• Experience building effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to develop people, improve team performance and deliver against business objectives.

Responsabilidades

• Manage stockholding levels to achieve service level targets while minimising excess inventory.
• Ensure effective intake planning and adherence to the correct processes.
• Manage delisted stock and overstocks in line with company targets.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers through our Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) approach.
• Identify seasonal demand and sales trends, ensuring proactive plans are in place to maximise availability and sales.
• Provide clear insights and prompts to Supply Planners to support effective decision-making.
• Ensure new product launches are planned effectively to maximise sales and minimise handling across branches and Distribution Centres.
• Regularly review Route to Market (RTM) to optimise costs and service levels.
• Ensure promotion forecasts are completed on time, reviewing forecast accuracy, escalating issues and supporting post-promotion clearance plans.
• Lead reviews of underperforming suppliers and oversee root cause analysis to address issues and improve performance.
• Work with IT to resolve system issues and ensure appropriate escalation.
• Lead, coaching and developing your team through regular one-to-ones, annual reviews and talent development.
• Manage supplier relationships and supporting the delivery of category profit plans, sales plans and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and ethical requirements.

Conocimientos

FMCG experience

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Booker is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end stock planning from suppliers to branches. You will use data and supplier relationships to minimise inventory, maximise availability and deliver service level targets.

You will lead and develop your team and continuously improve planning for promotions, seasonal demand and new launches. The role requires strong FMCG background, autonomous problem-solving and excellent stakeholder management.