UK Inventory & Supply Planner

Dr. Martens plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Welcome free pair of Docs

‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme

65% off all Docs

50% off Accessories

Pension Scheme through Aviva

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

2 paid volunteer days per year

Job summary

Dr. Martens plc is seeking an UK Inventory & Supply Planner to own UK inventory deployment and ensure timely stock reach across channels. You will work with Markets, Merchandising, Logistics and Global Supply Planning to balance availability and working capital.

You will provide data-driven inputs into regional S&OP, highlight constraints, opportunities and actions to protect availability and support commercial delivery. Hybrid working is available and career growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of supply planning and inventory management in a consumer or multi-channel environment.
• Ability to interpret data, manage risks, and inform decisions with scenario analysis.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional partners across planning, merchandising and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute UK supply and inventory plans translating demand signals into stock strategies.
• Manage inventory deployment and allocation across DTC and wholesale channels.
• Monitor stock health, ageing inventory and supply constraints, identify root causes.
• Provide data-driven planning inputs and risk visibility for S&OP discussions.
• Build cross-functional partnerships to align priorities and improve planning processes.

Skills

Supply planning

Inventory management

Replenishment principles

Data analysis

ERP & BI tools

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting tools

Excel

BI dashboards

Job description

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our UK Inventory & Supply Planner, you’ll be part of the GSC team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into EU Inventory & Supply Senior Planner. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

Own UK inventory deployment and supply execution, ensuring the right stock reaches the UK market and channels at the right time. Partner with Markets, Merchandising, Logistics and Global Supply Planning to maintain UK availability while managing aged stock and supply risks. Provide clear, data driven inputs into the regional S&OP cycle, highlighting constraints, opportunities and actions needed to protect availability, optimise working capital and support commercial delivery.

Core Accountabilities

• Developing and executing UK supply and inventory plans, translating demand signals, S&OP decisions and global planning parameters into accurate stock strategies that balance availability, customer needs and working capital efficiency.
• Managing inventory deployment and allocation, ensuring stock is effectively distributed across DTC and wholesale channels, supporting replenishment activity and enabling successful seasonal product launches.
• Monitoring inventory performance and supply risks, analysing stock health, availability gaps, aged inventory and supply constraints while identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Supporting data-driven planning and reporting, providing inventory insights, scenario analysis and risk visibility to support S&OP discussions and informed decision-making.
• Building strong cross-functional partnerships, collaborating with Global Planning, Demand Planning, Merchandising and Logistics teams to align supply priorities, improve availability and continuously enhance planning processes.

Key Skills & Capabilities

Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:

• Strong understanding of supply planning and inventory management, with knowledge of replenishment principles, planning parameters, seasonal flows, safety stock and lead-time considerations within a consumer or multi-channel environment.
• Strong analytical and technical capability, able to interpret planning data, use ERP, forecasting tools, Excel and BI dashboards, and translate insights into effective supply and inventory decisions.
• Effective problem-solving and scenario planning skills, with the ability to assess supply risks, demand changes and operational constraints, identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, able to build effective relationships across Global Planning, Merchandising, Logistics and market teams while navigating changing priorities and ambiguity.
• A proactive continuous improvement mindset, with strong attention to detail, adaptability and the ability to support improvements across supply chain planning processes and ways of working.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.

Application closing date: Wednesday 5th of August 2026

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.