Supply Planner

THE BODY SHOP; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ethical beauty company in the UK is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to join their Global Supply Chain team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. The role involves managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring product availability across the globe. Strong analytical skills and experience in supply chain management are essential. Competitive salary and benefits include a pension plan, holidays, and staff discounts.

Benefits

6% non-contributory pension plan

23 days holiday

3 volunteer days

50% staff discount

Access to product sample sales

Online shopping channel with exclusive deals

LOVE money for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain or operations role.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning and procurement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of finished goods inventory.
• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a 12-month supply forecast.
• Conduct supply chain performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with other departments on product launches.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Job description

The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we're not going anywhere. It's an exciting time to join us as we recruit for some fantastic opportunities in our gorgeous Head Office in Brighton.

We're looking for fellow pioneers of ethical beauty who are keen to join our Global Supply Chain team. If that sounds like you, we'd love you to join us as we embark on our next chapter.

Your role in a nutshell

We are recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Planner on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. This is an unique opportunity to join The Body Shop Team!

More about the role

The Global Supply Planner is at the heart of our Operations team, ensuring availability of The Body Shop products to our customers across the globe, by managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply planning processes, working closely with our suppliers and cross-functional teams to achieve financial targets, inventory objectives, and service excellence.

Main roles and responsibilities will include:

• Inventory & Supply Planning – Manage the purchasing of finished goods inventory from designated suppliers to meet customer demands while staying within financial targets and inventory budgets. Execute supply planning activities, including inventory, production, and material planning, to ensure optimal stock levels across the product portfolio.
• Supplier & Manufacturer Coordination – Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely and complete delivery of finished goods. Monitor supplier performance, aiming to reduce lead times and maximize stock turnover.
• Stock & Forecast Management – Develop, monitor, and maintain a rolling 12-month supply forecast, proactively addressing potential stock shortages and balancing customer demand with stock levels.
• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement – Conduct supply chain performance evaluations to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements. Present data insights to management for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration – Collaborate with other departments, including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, and Operations, to support product launches, address supply chain risks, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

What we look for

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone that has experience in a supply chain or operations role, with demonstrated expertise in planning and procurement, and an understanding of inventory management best practice and procedures. You'll have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll also have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, to effectively collaborate across departments and with external suppliers.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 3 days a year to volunteer in the local community, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.