Supply Chain DC Planner

Screwfix Direct; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is looking for an experienced inventory management professional to oversee stock levels and supplier relationships. This role involves defining system parameters, optimizing stock availability, and ensuring compliance among suppliers. Additionally, you'll collaborate with multiple departments and play a key part in managing product launches and promotional plans. A focus on data analysis and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment is essential for success. This position offers a range of employee benefits, including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

20% staff discount

Annual discretionary bonus up to 20%

Access to wellness resources

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, inventory, or logistics roles.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Competency in understanding and interpreting commercial data.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage stock profiles and ordering patterns.
• Optimize stock and distribution availability aligned with costs.
• Manage relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Chase outstanding orders and prioritize stock requirements.

Skills

Managing stakeholders

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Excel proficiency

Job description

Overview

It\'s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we\'re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. Reporting to the Category Supply Manager, you will collaborate with your line manager and Supply Chain TC Planner to deliver category stock plans and implement product life cycle and promotional strategies to fulfil our \"100% available from stock\" promise. You will additionally have responsibility to optimise our DC replenishment systems, raising all orders and managing supplier relationships and performance. At Screwfix, we believe happy, fulfilled colleagues create a stronger business. We\'ve built a workplace that works for you—combining flexibility, inclusivity, and sustainability with opportunities to thrive.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the best of both worlds: Our hybrid working offering includes face-to-face collaboration at our welcoming Head Office and flexible hours to fit life\'s priorities, whether it\'s the school run or personal time.

Belonging & Growth: From day one, you\'ll feel part of a team that values your voice and supports your growth. We\'re proud to champion diversity because we know unique perspectives make us stronger. Whether starting out or looking for your next step, you\'ll thrive here.

Sustainability That Matters: We\'re committed to creating a better future, taking bold steps to reduce carbon emissions, use sustainable packaging, and innovate for a greener world. Sustainability drives everything we do, and we\'re proud to make a real impact for our planet and future generations. Join Screwfix and discover a workplace where you can belong, grow, and help build a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the system parameters and forecasts by reviewing current sales rates, and adjusting our stock profile and ordering patterns accordingly
• Responsible for placing orders into the distribution network ensuring we have the right level of stock in the right place at the right time
• Optimise stock and distribution centre availability alongside costs
• Form effective relationships with suppliers, monitor supplier performance ensuring compliance and react effectively and decisively with non-conformance
• Manage key internal relationships with buying, marketing, and operations
• Chase bookings at DC and vendors for outstanding orders
• Prioritise stock requirements according to business needs
• Working with the Category teams to forecast and execute event and promotional plans within the system, to ensure orders are raised appropriately
• Manage the execution of new line launches, from planning to implementation alongside the category teams. Influence stock levels for new products and continually review these, making changes where appropriate
• Manage the exit of deleted SKUs and ranges in line with the Category Supply Manager
• Manage the master data for products with STEP
• Escalate critical issues to Line Manager as required

Key Performance Indicators

• Category Availability
• Category Stock vs Budget
• Category Stock Health
• Forecast Accuracy
• Supplier Performance

Experience & Qualifications

• Dealing with key stakeholders - whether customers, suppliers or staff from other departments
• Experience in a role which required working on multiple tasks, to tight deadlines whilst being comfortable working in a fast paced and high-pressured environment
• Prior supply chain, inventory, logistics or commercial experience preferably within a retail environment
• Proven skills in data analysis - able to understand and interpret financial, sales and other commercial information
• Experienced in problem solving - able to anticipate and highlight issues, and take decisive corrective action, working within established procedures
• Range of communication skills - able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences both orally and in writing
• Excel skills (pivot tables/v look ups) and numerically competent
• Managing line level sales and demand forecasts in a Retail environment

Benefits & Wellbeing

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First: We\'re dedicated to helping you thrive at work and at home. With a fantastic range of benefits, opportunities for self-development, and an annual discretionary bonus of up to 20%, we put your wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

Your Wellbeing, Our Priority: Health Support: Employee assistance programme, access to wellness resources such as PepTalk, discounted cash health plans and gym memberships. Financial Wellbeing: Flexible pay, savings, and financial coaching through Wagestream, up to 14% employer pension contributions and life cover of up to 4 x salary. Up to 20% discretionary bonus.

Everyday Perks: 20% staff discount at Screwfix and B&Q, discounts at hundreds of retailers via Hapi app and Cycle to Work scheme.

Opportunities to Grow: We believe in self-development and creating space for you to thrive. With access to training, career growth, and support networks, we\'ll help you build a brighter future.