Supply Chain Manager

About the role

Booker Group is looking for a passionate and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to join our established team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to make a real impact through their expertise, energy, and dedication.

Based at our Equity office, you will report to the Lead Supply Chain Manager and collaborate with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end planning and movement of stock, ensuring an efficient flow from suppliers to the distribution centre and ultimately to stores. Using data-driven insights, you will optimise inventory levels while maximising product availability to meet business demands.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain stock-holding targets while ensuring service level targets are consistently met.
• Ensure smooth intake planning by adhering to established processes and best practices.
• Manage delisted stock and overstocks, ensuring their value remains within company-set targets.
• Foster strong supplier relationships through managed and minuted 306090 meetings that drive Collaboration, controlled inventory and end to end efficiency
• Identify seasonal trends and implement proactive planning to maintain on-shelf availability.
• Monitor market trends and provide timely, data-driven insights to Supply Planners.
• Communicate sales trends effectively, ensuring action plans are in place to optimise sales performance.
• Support the successful launch of key new lines, maximising sales while minimising handling at branches and distribution centres.
• Continuously review Route-to-Market (RTM) strategies to optimise costs and service levels.
• Oversee promotional planning, ensuring forecasts are completed on time, addressing issues proactively, reviewing forecast accuracy, and supporting clearance plans post-promotion.
• Lead performance reviews for under-performing suppliers, driving improvement and accountability.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and annual reviews to develop talent, support career progression, and enhance team performance.
• Manage a small portfolio of suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Oversee root cause analysis within the team, ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures.
• Escalate and collaborate with IT on system issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption.

You will need

• Extensive experience in FMCG, including leading and managing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of tasks and delivering results.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, building strong relationships at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and commercial decision-making abilities, with a strategic and analytical mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail, including report writing, data interpretation, and maintaining accurate records.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant markets, staying up to date with industry trends and developments.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work, adjusting to changing priorities and business needs.

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

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