Hybrid Global Inbound Planning Lead

Vivobarefoot ltd.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivobarefoot is seeking an Inbound Planning Manager to orchestrate stock flow from factory exit through to our distribution network across global regions, balancing cost, service, and sustainability.

You'll partner with Merchandising, Demand Planning and Logistics to ensure on-time, in-full delivery, build clear inbound dashboards, and lead continuous improvement across the planning ecosystem. This role is hybrid, based near Barley Wood Nature HQ in Wrington, Bristol.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inbound planning, supply chain planning, or logistics within retail/footwear/apparel.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains and international freight.
• Experience working across multi-node distribution networks.
• Comfortable with data; able to turn complexity into insight and action.
• Experience navigating ambiguity and fast-changing environments.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Commercially aware – you understand the balance between cost, service, and cash.
• Detail-oriented and able to work at pace.
• Passionate about sustainability and better ways of doing business.
• Brings energy, ownership, and accountability.
• Builds trust through transparency and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply flow from factory exit through to DC receipt across global regions, across sea, air and alternative modes.
• Build and maintain inbound visibility dashboards clear, simple, and actionable.
• Align production readiness, shipping plans, and DC capacity.
• Partner with Merchandising & Demand Planning to keep intake flow clean and aligned to forecasts.
• Own launch readiness, ensuring key ranges land on time and in full.
• Reduce late intake, short shipments, and imbalance across regions.
• Collaborate with Ocean Freight and Logistics partners to improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks across ports, customs, and DC receiving — fast.
• Review and sign off freight invoices against agreed rate cards.
• Maintain weekly reporting for SLT and wider business use.

Skills

Inbound planning

Supply chain planning

Logistics

Data analysis

NetSuite

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Sustainability

Ownership

Delivery

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Vivobarefoot is seeking an Inbound Planning Manager to orchestrate stock flow from factory exit through to our distribution network across global regions, balancing cost, service, and sustainability.

You'll partner with Merchandising, Demand Planning and Logistics to ensure on-time, in-full delivery, build clear inbound dashboards, and lead continuous improvement across the planning ecosystem. This role is hybrid, based near Barley Wood Nature HQ in Wrington, Bristol.