Supply Lead - Pharmacy

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retailer in Nottingham is seeking a Full-Time Supply Lead to oversee stock replenishment systems, ensuring pharmacy inventory meets patient needs. This role involves collaborating with the Pharmacy Supply Team and managing daily operations. Candidates should have strong data skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. Benefits include a retirement savings plan, employee discounts, and flexible benefits. The company values inclusivity and diversity, encouraging all applicants to apply.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced leave pay for new parents

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze large data sets for decision-making.
• Experience in engaging with stakeholders effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for stock replenishment systems.
• Analyze data trends to guide stock decisions.
• Train and guide store staff on stock replenishment.
• Act as main contact for stock replenishment issues.
• Collaborate across teams for process improvements.

Skills

Data literacy

Solution-oriented mindset

Teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

Columbus Stock Processes

Job description

Job Description

Contract: 9 Months Secondment/FTC

Location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker

About the role

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity within our Pharmacy Supply Team for a Full-Time Supply Lead. This role is key to managing our store stock replenishment systems and ensuring that pharmacy inventory aligns with patient needs across all locations.

Part of our Healthcare Business Unit, the Pharmacy Supply Team is passionate about delivering the right stock, at the right time, to support patient care and contribute to overall pharmacy growth. If you are motivated by making a tangible difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

You will work closely with a team of two Supply Leads, a Data Analyst and one Supply Assistant, reporting directly to the Supply Manager. In this role, your key accountabilities will include:

• Taking ownership of day-to-day operations for our stock replenishment systems.
• Analysing data trends to guide stock range decisions and improve inventory accuracy.
• Using tools such as Columbus and other data platforms to enhance supply chain performance both centrally and in-store.
• Responding to and resolving store queries related to stock replenishment, offering guidance and training where needed.
• Act as the go-to supply contact for stock replenishment-attending field team meetings and conducting store visits to build relationships and gather insights.
• Collaborating across teams to support process improvements, ensuring any updates are clearly communicated and approved.
• Contributing to resolving pharmacy supply queries and support the wider pharmacy supply team across all functions.

What you'll need to have

• Data literate and competent in using large data sets to drive decision-making.
• A proactive mindset with a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Strong teamwork and independent working skills.
• Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Adaptability and strong prioritisation skills to manage changing workloads effectively.
• Commercially focused with keen attention to detail and robust analytical skills.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in Pharmacy and knowledge of Columbus Stock Processes is highly desirable.

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.

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.