Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Benefits: £Competitive, 25% Employee Discount, Pension Company Contribution, 28-Days Annual Leave including 8 Bank Holidays and more!
We have a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Supply Chain Planner - B2B to lead and deliver the end-to-end operational integration of a new B2B partnership, ensuring seamless setup, execution, and optimisation of supply chain processes. The role focuses on enabling the partnership's growth and long-term success by driving efficiency, cost savings, and service excellence through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. B2B Partnership Integration: Develop and manage operational plans, align stakeholders, and oversee supply chain activities for B2B partnerships.
2. Supply Chain Design & Planning: Create supply chain strategies, manage inventory and forecasts, and optimise for partner needs and efficiency.
3. Operational Execution: Ensure seamless daily operations, monitor performance, and drive process improvements to reduce costs and lead times.
4. Performance Management: Establish and track KPIs, report on performance, and drive continuous improvements.
5. Risk Management: Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve supply chain issues to maintain high service levels.
6. Collaboration: Work with internal teams (commercial, tech, legal, finance) to align processes, integrate systems, and optimise supply chain outcomes.
7. Change Management: Lead process changes, communicate effectively, and manage expectations within the supply chain and with partners.
Location
This role is based in Burton and requires travel to our Nuneaton Hub and occasionally to other H&B locations. We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
Candidate Requirements
* End-to-end supply chain understanding and practical ability to redesign and implement short-term and long-term solutions.
* Knowledge and experience with supply chain management software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and data analytics tools.
* In-depth knowledge of B2B supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.
* Planning and execution skills, preferably with project management qualifications and experience.
* Ability to manage stock pragmatically.
* Strong collaboration, influencing, and communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders and leaders.
* Resilience and adaptability, with a problem-solving mindset using data and experience.
* Experience in B2B supply chain management, operational execution, and stakeholder relationship building.
* Proven experience managing large-scale partnerships with third-party suppliers, logistics providers, and internal teams to meet service levels and performance targets.
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