About the Role
Ready to lead a high impact inventory function across some of the UK’s best known media and entertainment brands?
We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for a Supply Manager to take ownership of inventory operations across magazines, collectibles, books, music, and video. This is a pivotal role where you’ll shape how inventory is managed, streamline processes, and drive performance across a unique, fast moving business.
As a key leader within our operation, you’ll guide a talented team, improve systems, collaborate with internal and external partners, and play a major role in delivering innovation and efficiency across the business.
Job Opportunity
•Lead and develop the Inventory Planning Team.
•Oversee all inventory processes across multiple categories.
•Optimise availability, reduce waste, and maintain strong retail standards.
•Drive continuous improvement across replenishment processes and systems.
•Implement system enhancements and support UAT and analytics improvements.
•Expand replenishment services, including EPOS integrations and publisher engagement.
•Manage monthly reporting, cost centres, invoicing, and publisher communication.
•Support onboarding of new suppliers, customers, and product categories.
•Own Day 1 allocation and ongoing replenishment for key categories.
•Lead wholesale stock management and partner engagement.
•Oversee supply planning and the S&OP process.
Essential Skills
•Experience managing inventory in a fast moving environment (FMCG, media distribution, or similar).
•Strong background in supply chain, inventory management, production planning, or project management.
•Proven experience in retailer facing supply chain roles.
•Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
•Line management experience and a passion for developing people.
•Confidence working with stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
•Ability to make sound decisions in a fast paced operational environment.
•Experience with Continuous Improvement and delivering system/process enhancements.
About Company
Join the Frontline Group — Making the Complex Simple
Frontline Group is made up of three dynamic business units—Frontline Distribution Solutions, Frontline Retail Solutions, and Gold Key Media—supported by key enabling functions. United by our mission to ‘Make the Complex Simple’, we’re the UK’s leading retail sales, marketing, and distribution company, with a strong presence in publishing and home entertainment.
Who We Work With
We partner with iconic UK magazine publishers, representing titles like Radio Times, Good Housekeeping, TV Choice, Heat, Top Gear, Grazia, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Empire, National Geographic, and many more.
We also work with major film studios to manage DVD distribution in grocery retail: and run the book category for retailers such as Morrisons and Waitrose. We are currently expanding into additional categories such as music, collectables and other exciting products. At Gold Key Media we work closely with key venues such as four and five star hotels, airport lounges and world famous events internationally.
What We Do
We collaborate with UK and international retailers, wholesalers, and supply chain partners to deliver on our clients’ commercial goals with the vision to be the most valued Distribution and Retail solutions partner. Through Gold Key Media, we also manage premium brand placements across global events, travel hubs, and hospitality venues.
Who We Are
Jointly owned by Bauer Media and Immediate Media Company (Hubert Burda Media), Frontline Group offers career opportunities across a wide range of business areas. We’re passionate about developing talent and have a strong track record of helping our people grow and thrive.
Our Culture
Our teams are made up of trusted industry professionals. We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Our I ACT values—Impact, Ambition, Collaboration, and Trust—drive sustainable performance, business growth, continuous innovation, and a happy work environment.
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Bring ‘You’ to the interview
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to make sure that our selection processes are transparent and fair, providing a level playing field for anyone who wants to come and work with us. Therefore, if you require any reasonable adjustments to an interview process, please feel free to get in touch with the Hiring Manager who will be happy to discuss your needs in complete confidence.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Contributory pension, including life assurance, and income protection
* Informal hybrid working arrangements, combining in-office and remote/home working.
* Additional leave: 2 paid volunteering days per year and family-friendly policy
* Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
* On-site gym and parking at Stuart House, Peterborough
* Reward Gateway scheme – Smart Spending App
* Salary‑sacrifice options including private medical insurance, car scheme, and holiday purchase scheme
* Learning and development opportunities
* Executive coaching and mentoring available to all colleagues