Strategic FMCG Supply Chain Manager

Booker Group; Eccles; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Booker Group in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end stock planning from suppliers through Distribution Centres to branches. You’ll use data and strong supplier relationships to minimise inventory, maximise availability, and meet service level and stockholding targets.

You’ll lead and develop your team, drive continuous improvement and coordinate promotions, seasonal demand and new launches.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMCG and leading a team.
• Strong problem solving and commercial decision making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong data interpretation and forecasting skills.

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.

Skills

FMCG experience

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

Booker Group in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end stock planning from suppliers through Distribution Centres to branches. You’ll use data and strong supplier relationships to minimise inventory, maximise availability, and meet service level and stockholding targets.

You’ll lead and develop your team, drive continuous improvement and coordinate promotions, seasonal demand and new launches.