Head of Supply Chain & S&OP

Ivcevidensia; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Voluntary benefits

Discounted staff pet care

Retail discounts/cashback

Job summary

IVC Evidensia's Pet Drugs Online seeks a senior supply chain leader to own demand, supply and stock. You will drive the S&OP process, lead three managers, and ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.

You'll report to the Managing Director and work with Commercial, Finance and Warehouse Ops to balance revenue, margin and working capital while building team capability.

Qualifications

• Senior supply chain leadership experience with ownership of S&OP, demand and supply planning.
• Experience managing purchasing, stock and inventory for a large product range.
• Strong forecast accuracy and bias knowledge with inventory segmentation and safety stock.
• Excellent commercial and financial judgement aligning revenue, margins and cash.
• Ability to chair high-level decision meetings and build consensus.
• Numerate, pragmatic, and able to tighten controls before tech is in place.
• Calm, credible style with willingness to raise uncomfortable facts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supply chain for Pet Drugs Online with one clear view of demand, supply, stock and risk.
• Own the S&OP process and chair weekly reviews to keep plans on track.
• Build a unified demand forecast by product/category and monitor accuracy.
• Translate demand into supply, purchasing, stock and warehouse plans.
• Set stock policy per product segment including service levels and reorder points.
• Maintain stock accuracy and availability with the Stock Manager on counts and expiry.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships with carriers and 3PL partners.

Skills

S&OP leadership

Demand planning

Inventory management

Forecast accuracy

Supplier management

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Job description

IVC Evidensia's Pet Drugs Online seeks a senior supply chain leader to own demand, supply and stock. You will drive the S&OP process, lead three managers, and ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.

You'll report to the Managing Director and work with Commercial, Finance and Warehouse Ops to balance revenue, margin and working capital while building team capability.