Supply Collaboration Lead

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Nottingham is looking for a Supplier Collaboration Lead for a 12-month FTC. This role requires experience in supply chain management and strong collaborative skills to enhance joint business activities with suppliers. Applicants should demonstrate advanced analytical abilities, excel in communication, and have a mindset geared towards continuous improvement. The position offers competitive benefits, including flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Experience within Supply Chain role is necessary for this role.
• Proficient in communication, both written and verbal.
• Analytical and able to work and deliver at pace.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers on key activities.
• Ensure accurate master data and seasonal planning.
• Drive efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Supply Chain experience

Communication skills

Collaborative forecasting skills

Seasonal planning skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Continuous improvement mindset

Flexible and adaptable approach

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Supplier Collaboration Lead

Contract: 12 Month FTC

Here at Boots we're always on the lookout for great talent! We have exciting opportunities at our Support Office Supply team based in Nottingham. As Supplier Collaboration Lead you will be involved in the delivery and implementation of our Business Unit Supplier Strategy and core KPI's

About the role

• Collaborating with one of our key Joint Business Plan (JBP) suppliers to lead on key activities that will support in the delivery of our core KPI's.
• Forward planning: Creation and alignment of future forecasts with the supplier.
• Brilliant basics: Ensuring activities land right first time, co-ordinating actions to ensure that master data is accurate and efficient, NPD and promotional forecasting alignment and the development and implementation of seasonal plans.
• Efficiency management: Using data and insights to support the delivery of joint KPIs and identify areas of opportunity to improve and drive efficiencies, supporting the sustainability agenda.
• Stakeholder management: Co-ordinating the JBP relationship, including regular touch points such as weekly KPI meetings, Top-to-Top meetings and monthly performance reviews.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying joint-value opportunities and initiatives to drive continuous improvement across both organisations.
• Through driving these activities this will maximise availability and efficient stock management to support delivery of our core KPIs.
• An opportunity to apply out of the box thinking to supply chain management and develop interpersonal skills, as well as building knowledge, experience, and a professional network through collaborating with the supplier and key stakeholders.

What you’ll need to have

• Experience within Supply Chain role is necessary for this role
• Proficient in communication, both written and verbal, working with a partner supplier to share appropriate information and insights and collaborating with colleagues internally
• Collaborative forecasting skills
• Seasonal planning skills
• Advanced Excel skills (can analyse large datasets)
• Analytical and able to work and deliver at pace
• Detail driven - Use facts and data to make informed decisions
• Continuous improvement mindset, able to think outside of the box
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach to work, be able to manage expectations of your key stakeholders and prioritise workload

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 holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and 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. 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, it's 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 be at your best