Supply Chain Manager - Confectionary / National Accounts

Booker Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Tesco discounts

Tesco Mobile deals

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Share Save scheme

Holiday package

Job summary

Booker is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end stock planning from suppliers to branches. You will use data and supplier relationships to minimise inventory, maximise availability and deliver service level targets.

You will lead and develop your team and continuously improve planning for promotions, seasonal demand and new launches. The role requires strong FMCG background, autonomous problem-solving and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMCG and experience leading a team.
• Ability to work autonomously, solve problems and make sound commercial decisions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, produce reports and maintain accurate records.
• Attention to detail and ability to turn insights into effective supply chain plans.
• Good understanding of relevant markets and industry developments.
• Ability to work flexibly, adapt approach and manage competing priorities.
• Experience building effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to develop people, improve team performance and deliver against business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage stockholding levels to achieve service level targets while minimising excess inventory.
• Ensure effective intake planning and adherence to the correct processes.
• Manage delisted stock and overstocks in line with company targets.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers through our Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) approach.
• Identify seasonal demand and sales trends, ensuring proactive plans are in place to maximise availability and sales.
• Provide clear insights and prompts to Supply Planners to support effective decision-making.
• Ensure new product launches are planned effectively to maximise sales and minimise handling across branches and Distribution Centres.
• Regularly review Route to Market (RTM) to optimise costs and service levels.
• Ensure promotion forecasts are completed on time, reviewing forecast accuracy, escalating issues and supporting post-promotion clearance plans.
• Lead reviews of underperforming suppliers and oversee root cause analysis to address issues and improve performance.
• Work with IT to resolve system issues and ensure appropriate escalation.
• Lead, coaching and developing your team through regular one-to-ones, annual reviews and talent development.
• Manage supplier relationships and supporting the delivery of category profit plans, sales plans and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and ethical requirements.

Skills

FMCG experience

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

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

About the role

As a Supply Chain Manager, you\'ll be responsible for the end-to-end planning and flow of stock from suppliers through our Distribution Centres to our branches. Using data, insight and strong supplier relationships, you\'ll help minimise inventory, maximise availability and ensure we deliver our service level and stockholding targets. You\'ll lead and develop your team, drive continuous improvement and ensure effective planning across promotions, seasonal demand and new product launches.

• 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.

You will need

• Extensive experience in FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) and experience leading a team.
• A proven ability to work autonomously, solve problems and make sound commercial decisions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, produce reports and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to turn insights into effective supply chain plans.
• A good understanding of relevant markets and industry developments.
• The ability to work flexibly, adapt your approach and manage competing priorities.
• Experience building effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• The ability to develop people, improve team performance and deliver against business objectives.

About The Company

Booker is the UK\'s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we\'re a place where Everyone\'s Welcome.

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