FMCG Supply Chain Manager — Inventory & Vendor Optimization

Booker; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts (Booker)

Tesco colleague discounts

Tesco Mobile deals

Tesco Bank insurance discounts

Eye tests and glasses discounts

Health checks (Tesco Pharmacy)

RAC breakdown cover

Cycle to work scheme

Share Save scheme

Pension matching

Life Assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Annual leave package

Job summary

Booker is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in the United Kingdom to lead end-to-end stock flow from suppliers through distribution centres to branches. You will use data and supplier partnerships to minimise inventory, maximise availability and meet service targets.

You will lead and develop the team, drive improvements and plan for promotions, seasonal demand and new product launches while ensuring cost-effective Route to Market.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMCG and experience leading a team.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, solve problems and make sound commercial decisions.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Booker is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in the United Kingdom to lead end-to-end stock flow from suppliers through distribution centres to branches. You will use data and supplier partnerships to minimise inventory, maximise availability and meet service targets.

You will lead and develop the team, drive improvements and plan for promotions, seasonal demand and new product launches while ensuring cost-effective Route to Market.