Supply Chain DC Planner

Screwfix Direct Ltd.; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 20%

Hybrid working with up to 2 days WFH

Buy More Holiday – up to 1 extra week

EV Car Scheme

Up to 14% employer pension

Life cover 4x salary

Health cash plan and gym discounts

20% Screwfix/B&Q discount

Job summary

Screwfix Direct Ltd. is seeking a Supply Chain DC Planner to ensure stock availability and optimal distribution across the network. You’ll work closely with supply chain, buying, marketing and suppliers to forecast demand, plan replenishments and support product launches.

The role involves data-driven decision making, collaboration across teams, and managing stock levels to meet promotional plans, with hybrid working and a strong focus on process improvement and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Dealing with key stakeholders – customers, suppliers or other staff
• Experience juggling multiple tasks to tight deadlines
• Prior supply chain, inventory, logistics or commercial experience in retail
• Proven data analysis skills to interpret financial/sales information
• Strong problem solving with proactive corrective action
• Strong written and oral communication for diverse audiences
• Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Managing line-level sales and demand forecasts in retail

Responsibilities

• Define and manage system parameters and forecasts by reviewing current sales rates and adjusting stock profiles
• Place orders into the distribution network to ensure right stock levels
• Optimize stock and DC availability alongside costs
• Build supplier relationships and monitor performance for compliance
• Manage internal relationships with buying, marketing and operations
• Chase bookings with DC and vendors for outstanding orders
• Prioritize stock needs according to business priorities
• Coordinate with Category teams on event and promotional plans in the system
• Oversee new line launches from planning to implementation with Category teams
• Manage deletion of SKUs and ranges with the Category Supply Manager
• Maintain master data for products with STEP
• Escalate critical issues to Line Manager as required

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Multi-tasking

Retail experience

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excel (Pivot/VLOOKUP)

Forecasting

Job description

Overview

Applicaitons close on 11th September.

As a Supply Chain DC Planner, you'll play a key role in making sure the right products are available in the right place at the right time. Working closely with supply chain, buying, marketing and supplier partners, you'll manage stock levels, demand forecasts and replenishment plans to support Screwfix's commitment to product availability.

This is a fast-paced, data-driven role where you'll analyse sales trends, plan for promotions and new product launches, and build strong supplier relationships to keep the supply chain running smoothly. It's well suited to someone with supply chain, logistics, inventory or commercial experience who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and collaborating across multiple teams.

What's in it for you?

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the system parameters and forecasts by reviewing current sales rates, and adjustingour stock profileand orderingpatternsaccordingly
• 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 availabilityalongside costs.
• Form effective relationships with suppliers,monitorsupplierperformanceensuringcomplianceand react effectively and decisively with non-conformance
• Manage key internal relationships with buying, marketing, and operations.
• Chase bookings at DC and vendors foroutstanding 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 whereappropriate.
• 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 asrequired

Key Performance Indicators:

• CategoryAvailability
• Category Stock vs Budget
• Category Stock Health
• ForecastAccuracy
• Supplier Performance

Qualifications

• Dealing with key stakeholders– whether customers,suppliersor staff from other departments
• Experience in a role which required working on multiple tasks, to tight deadlineswhilst being comfortable working in a fast paced andhigh-pressuredenvironment
• Prior supply chain, inventory,logisticsor commercial experiencepreferably within a retail environment
• Proven skills in data analysis – able to understand and interpret financial, sales and other commercial information
• Experiencedin problem solving – able toanticipateand 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

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

Financial wellbeing

• Wagestream access to track earnings and save
• Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
• Colleague support fund
• Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
• Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

• Career progression and development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
• Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
• Support networks available

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

Please let us know at [e-mail] if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.