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Supply Chain Manager
Job ref: 25893 Category: Support Centre Roles
1. Salary Competitive
2. Location Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough,
3. Contract Type Permanent
4. Hours 38
5. Closing Date 16 July, 2025
6. Business Unit Booker Group
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Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LT
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
8. Maintain stock-holding targets while ensuring service level targets are consistently met.
9. Ensure smooth intake planning by adhering to established processes and best practices.
10. Manage delisted stock and overstocks, ensuring their value remains within company-set targets.
11. Foster strong supplier relationships through managed and minuted 306090 meetings that drive Collaboration, controlled inventory and end to end efficiency
12. Identify seasonal trends and implement proactive planning to maintain on-shelf availability.
13. Monitor market trends and provide timely, data-driven insights to Supply Planners.
14. Communicate sales trends effectively, ensuring action plans are in place to optimise sales performance.
15. Support the successful launch of key new lines, maximising sales while minimising handling at branches and distribution centres.
16. Continuously review Route-to-Market (RTM) strategies to optimise costs and service levels.
17. Oversee promotional planning, ensuring forecasts are completed on time, addressing issues proactively, reviewing forecast accuracy, and supporting clearance plans post-promotion.
18. Lead performance reviews for under-performing suppliers, driving improvement and accountability.
19. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and annual reviews to develop talent, support career progression, and enhance team performance.
20. Manage a small portfolio of suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
21. Oversee root cause analysis within the team, ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures.
22. Escalate and collaborate with IT on system issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption.
You will need
23. Extensive experience in FMCG, including leading and managing high-performing teams.
24. Proven ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of tasks and delivering results.
25. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, building strong relationships at all levels.
26. Strong problem-solving and commercial decision-making abilities, with a strategic and analytical mindset.
27. Excellent attention to detail, including report writing, data interpretation, and maintaining accurate records.
28. In-depth knowledge of relevant markets, staying up to date with industry trends and developments.
29. 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:
30. A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
31. 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.
32. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
33. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
34. 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.
35. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
36. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
37. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
38. 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.
39. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
40. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
41. Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
42. A great holiday package