Supply Chain Manager

Booker Group; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a passionate Supply Chain Manager to enhance the efficiency of stock movement and inventory management. The role involves optimizing supplier interactions and ensuring that product availability meets business demands. You will join a dynamic team and contribute significantly to operational excellence and team development, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

10% off Booker purchases

Tesco colleague discount card

30% off car, pet, and home insurance

Free eye test with £50 spend

50% off health checks

Access to discounted breakdown cover rates

Retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Life Assurance coverage

Health and Wellbeing support resources

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMCG and managing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with strong ownership of tasks.
• Exceptional communication skills with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end planning and movement of stock efficiently.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure service targets are met.
• Identify seasonal trends to maintain product availability.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Job description

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About the role

Booker Group is looking for a passionate and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to join our established team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to make a real impact through their expertise, energy, and dedication.

Based at our Equity office, you will report to the Lead Supply Chain Manager and collaborate with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end planning and movement of stock, ensuring an efficient flow from suppliers to the distribution centre and ultimately to stores. Using data-driven insights, you will optimise inventory levels while maximising product availability to meet business demands.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain stock-holding targets while ensuring service level targets are consistently met.
• Ensure smooth intake planning by adhering to established processes and best practices.
• Manage delisted stock and overstocks, ensuring their value remains within company-set targets.
• Foster strong supplier relationships through managed and minuted 306090 meetings that drive Collaboration, controlled inventory and end to end efficiency
• Identify seasonal trends and implement proactive planning to maintain on-shelf availability.
• Monitor market trends and provide timely, data-driven insights to Supply Planners.
• Communicate sales trends effectively, ensuring action plans are in place to optimise sales performance.
• Support the successful launch of key new lines, maximising sales while minimising handling at branches and distribution centres.
• Continuously review Route-to-Market (RTM) strategies to optimise costs and service levels.
• Oversee promotional planning, ensuring forecasts are completed on time, addressing issues proactively, reviewing forecast accuracy, and supporting clearance plans post-promotion.
• Lead performance reviews for under-performing suppliers, driving improvement and accountability.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and annual reviews to develop talent, support career progression, and enhance team performance.
• Manage a small portfolio of suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Oversee root cause analysis within the team, ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures.
• Escalate and collaborate with IT on system issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption.

You will need

• Extensive experience in FMCG, including leading and managing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of tasks and delivering results.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, building strong relationships at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and commercial decision-making abilities, with a strategic and analytical mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail, including report writing, data interpretation, and maintaining accurate records.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant markets, staying up to date with industry trends and developments.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work, adjusting to changing priorities and business needs.

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package