Overview
Booker • Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough • Working hours 38 • Apply by 20-Mar-2026
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 head 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. Ensuring that your team are supported, managed and developed.
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and develop your team to build continuous improvement and development, supporting them and driving high performance
* Maintain stock-holding targets while ensuring service level targets are consistently met.
* Ensure smooth intake planning by adhering to established processes and best practices.
* Manage delisted stock and overstocks, ensuring their value remains within company-set targets.
* Foster strong supplier relationships through managed and minuted 306090 meetings that drive Collaboration, controlled inventory and end to end efficiency
* Identify seasonal trends and implement proactive planning to maintain on-shelf availability.
* Monitor market trends and provide timely, data-driven insights to Supply Planners.
* Communicate sales trends effectively, ensuring action plans are in place to optimise sales performance.
* Support the successful launch of key new lines, maximising sales while minimising handling at branches and distribution centres.
* Continuously review Route-to-Market (RTM) strategies to optimise costs and service levels.
* Oversee promotional planning, ensuring forecasts are completed on time, addressing issues proactively, reviewing forecast accuracy, and supporting clearance plans post-promotion.
* Lead performance reviews for under-performing suppliers, driving improvement and accountability.
* Manage a small portfolio of suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
* Oversee root cause analysis within the team, ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures.
* Escalate and collaborate with IT on system issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption.
* Champion inclusivity and diversity - ensuring everyone is welcome at Booker
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in FMCG, including leading and managing high-performing teams.
* The ability to manage and develop a team
* Proven ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of tasks and delivering results.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, building strong relationships at all levels.
* Strong problem-solving and commercial decision-making abilities, with a strategic and analytical mindset.
* Excellent attention to detail, including report writing, data interpretation, and maintaining accurate records.
* In-depth knowledge of relevant markets, staying up to date with industry trends and developments.
* Adaptable and flexible approach to work, adjusting to changing priorities and business needs.
About us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. We’re a place where Everyone's Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. We welcome conversations about flexible working. Talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.
We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For information on accessibility support, please contact recruitment at Booker.
Additional information
Please note
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in warehouse areas or driving roles.
On occasions with high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date. We will only provide feedback to candidates who attend an interview.
*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately from the core Tesco business; benefits may differ*
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
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