Overview
It’s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.
We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Category Supply Chain Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end supply chain planning for a defined category within our multi-channel retail operation. This role is accountable for ensuring optimal stock availability, executing seasonal and promotional strategies, and driving continuous improvement in supply chain performance. You will also be responsible for managing a team of Trade Counter and Distribution Centre (DC) Planners, ensuring consistent planning execution, performance management, and team development.
At Screwfix, we believe happy, fulfilled colleagues create a stronger business. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that works for you—combining flexibility, inclusivity, and sustainability with opportunities to thrive.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the best of both worlds: Our hybrid working offering includes face-to-face collaboration at our Head Office and flexible hours to fit life’s priorities.
Belonging & Growth: From day one, you’ll feel part of a team that values your voice and supports your growth. We’re proud to champion diversity and value unique perspectives.
Sustainability That Matters: We’re committed to reducing carbon emissions, sustainable packaging, and greener innovations. Sustainability drives everything we do.
Join Screwfix and discover a workplace where you can belong, grow, and help build a more sustainable future.
Key responsibilities
* Overall responsibility for the supply chain category plan
* Accountable for maintaining category availability across a multi-channel retail operation
* Line management for a team of DC, TC and ORE Planners, setting objectives, managing performance, supporting development and ensuring a consistent approach
* Implement core range change, seasonal and promotional campaigns effectively, using detailed forecast analysis and strong commercial judgement
* Forecast the physical requirement of stock based on the sales forecast including promotional or seasonal purchases and store requirements
* Manage the promotional lifecycle of ranges, ensuring stocks of existing/previous promotions are cleared before enabling the market team to commit to new purchases
* Work with the market and store operation teams to propose and drive efficiencies in ranging to improve customer service
* Own category stock health, reviewing and optimising budgets, minimising stock provision and increasing stock turn
* Build relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers, maintaining strong, collaborative relationships to deliver success
* Management of strategic vendors in conjunction with supply and market teams
* Take an active role in project and development opportunities
* Deputise for Senior Supply Chain Manager where required
Required Skills & Experience
* Experience in financial modelling, developing commercial plans and managing stock exit plans
* Proven track record of high performance through delivering results and achieving targets
* Experience managing stock turn and implementing inventory strategies
* Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
* Forecasting experience for promotions and product life cycle management
* Experience working in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment
* Merchandising experience within a major retailer and trading a range through a WSSI
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present to Senior Managers
* Experience of team management
* Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and numerically competent
Benefits and wellbeing
* Annual discretionary bonus up to 20%
* Health and financial wellbeing benefits including employee assistance, wellness resources, pension contributions, and life cover
* 20% staff discount at Screwfix and B&Q, plus retailer discounts via Hapi app and Cycle to Work
* Opportunities for self-development, training, and career growth
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