Supply Chain Planning Manager: Dotcom

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Nottingham is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to oversee dotcom operations. This pivotal role demands strong leadership in managing supply chains and requires skills in forecasting and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will possess a background in supply chain operations and is expected to work collaboratively across departments. Enjoy competitive employee benefits alongside a commitment to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supply chain related leadership role.
• Knowledge of forecasting and replenishment processes.
• Ability to make trade-off decisions in supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dotcom supply chain planning process.
• Develop insights for future network strategy.
• Define continuous improvement projects for operational capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Change management

Supply chain knowledge

Tools

Azure

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Supply Chain Planning Manager: Dotcom

Contract: Permanent

Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi

About the role

The Supply Chain Planning Manager (Dotcom and Hybrid) role is a full-time role based in our Nottingham Support Office. It is a pivotal role in the success of our dotcom supply chain, working across a wide range of stakeholder groups to ensure supply, commercial and operational plans are connected, and our operations are set up for success.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Planning within our Logistics function, this role will work closely with a wide group of stakeholders across Supply, Logistics Operations, Commercial and Digital Operations to ensure supply, commercial and operational plans are connected, and our operations are set up for success.

The role is responsible for setting and executing the operational capacity requirement and strategy for all dotcom fulfilment locations in our supply chain network. They will lead a small team of Planning Leads to create accurate operational capacity plans and forecasts and to define and execute appropriate inventory strategies to support those plans.

Key responsibilities

• Leadership of the dotcom supply chain planning process, turning business plans into accurate operational capacity plans, budgets and forecasts
• Developing and using complex insights to help define our future network strategy and capacity plans
• Defining and delivering continuous improvement projects that drive the best balance of operational capacity and cost with working capital investments
• Defining optimal inventory strategies and working with commercial supply teams on execution of those across our network
• Participate in cross-functional transformation projects as a supply chain subject matter expert
• Providing inspirational leadership and support for a small team of planning experts

What you'll need to have

• Previous experience in a supply chain related leadership role
• Knowledge and experience of forecasting and replenishment and operational planning and forecasting tools and methodologies
• Detailed knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operation and inventory management processes, with the ability to make appropriate trade‑off decisions
• Analytical and highly organized, with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful insights and actions
• Change management mindset with the confidence to try new things. Ability to work with and influence several stakeholder types, including at a Senior Leadership level

It would be great if you also have

• Experience of Boots supply chain operations and systems
• Detailed knowledge of current Forecasting and Replenishment systems and Order Management Systems for Dotcom order routing and fulfilment
• Experience using Azure / Power BI tools to develop analytical insights and operational reporting requirements

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

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