Job Description
Contract: 12 Mths FTC/Secondment
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker
What you’ll be doing
Here at Boots we’re always on the lookout for great talent! We have exciting opportunities at our Support Office Supply team based in Nottingham. As Supplier Collaboration Lead you will be involved in the delivery and implementation of our Business Unit Supplier Strategy and core KPI's
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborating with one of our key Joint Business Plan (JBP) suppliers to lead on key activities that will support in the delivery of our core KPI's
* Forward planning: Creation and alignment of future forecasts with the supplier.
* Brilliant basics: Ensuring activities land right first time, co‑ordinating actions to ensure that master data is accurate and efficient, NPD and promotional forecasting alignment and the development and implementation of seasonal plans
* Efficiency management: Using data and insights to support the delivery of joint KPIs and identify areas of opportunity to improve and drive efficiencies, supporting the sustainability agenda
* Stakeholder management: Co‑ordinating the JBP relationship, including regular touch points such as weekly KPI meetings, Top‑to‑Top meetings and monthly performance reviews
* Continuous Improvement: Identifying joint‑value opportunities and initiatives to drive continuous improvement across both organisations
* Through driving these activities this will maximise availability and efficient stock management to support delivery of our core KPIs
* An opportunity to apply out of the box thinking to supply chain management and develop interpersonal skills, as well as building knowledge, experience, and a professional network through collaborating with the supplier and key stakeholders
What you’ll need to have (our must‑haves)
* Experience within Supply Chain role is necessary for this role
* Proficient in communication, both written and verbal, working with a partner supplier to share appropriate information and insights and collaborating with colleagues internally
* Collaborative forecasting skills
* Seasonal planning skills
* Advanced Excel skills (can analyse large datasets)
* Analytical and able to work and deliver at pace
* Detail driven - Use facts and data to make informed decisions
* Continuous improvement mindset, able to think outside of the box
* Have a flexible and adaptable approach to work, be able to manage expectations of your key stakeholders and prioritise workload
Rewards designed for you
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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About The Boots Group
The Boots Group is a trusted leader in healthcare, pharmacy and retail, operating across 11 countries - including the UK, Ireland, Thailand and Mexico. The Boots Group brands - including Boots, Boots Opticians, No7 Beauty Company, Farmacias Benavides and Alliance Healthcare - are trusted and well recognised healthcare and beauty businesses, serving millions of customers and patients every day in communities around the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
What’s next
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.
We hope to hear from you soon.
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