Supply Chain Manager (18 month FTC)
Supply Chain Manager (18 month FTC)
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Overview
18-month Fixed term contract (Open to flexible working)
45000 - 55000 (Dependant on experience) Pension PMI ShareSave 6.6 weeks holiday Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)
Southampton Store Support Office
*CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10th JUNE*
We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores our people and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home theyll love. Join us as a Supply Chain Manager and youll be a big part of this.
Role Purpose:As a Supply Chain Manager at B&Q youll lead the plan and strategy for your category area to deliver optimised stock availability for a specific product range. Youll lead a team of Supply Chain Analysts to make sure our B&Q customers can always get the products they want across all distribution channels including store online and click and collect.
Whats the job
Leading an end-to-end category supply team across multiple channels to drive high performance and win together.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Lead a team of Supply Chain Analysts to ensure achievement of maximum market performance targets in linewith Company objectives.
Effectively manage team performance:
o Support and develop the Assistant Supply Chain Analysts within the team to create a future talent pool
o Coach and develop members of direct team and increase awareness within the function of SupplyChain best practice
o Support and drive the S&L Strategy within your team
Develop manage and maintain key relationships with Store Operations Logistics Category teams SystemsGroup Supply OSC and Vendors
Contribute to and support the Commercial Plan by developing communicating and executing stock plans for a specific Category area including smooth execution of events (e.g. promotion range reviews) and launch ontime in full every time.
Develop and implement forecasting/stock planning to a defined accuracy level.
Accountable for all aspects of stock within product range:
-On shelf availability in stores / online
-Stock health flows and budgets
-Cost and margin control including stock exit at lowest possible clearance price and in line withcommercial entry plan
Consolidate monthly stock flows understand the monthly variances and required mitigation plans
Effective management of the Supply vendor base to achieve defined levels of delivery performance whilstsupporting the growth plans of the business and mitigating risk
Develop and implement processes and procedures that significantly improve the categorys Supply Chainperformance.
Live the values within the Leadership Signature
Role Model stakeholder management
Regularly conduct store competitor and vendor visits
You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time
What we need:
Required Skills & Experience:
Experience in a supply chain or merchandising management role within an FMCG or retail environment is beneficial; however candidates from other industries are also encouraged to apply
Experience with working to a minimum 12month forward horizon
Experience of people management ability to coach develop motivate andlead a team
Experience of forecasting and replenishment systems preferably using SAPF&R & APEX
Understanding of Key Performance Indicators (availability inventory days..)
Experience of Budget control and creation
Commercially focused with ability to optimise product range in store todrive sales.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Able to analyse complex data efficiently and effectively.
Can challenge effectively and confidently articulating own views clearly andconstructively
Recognises own development needs and is able to create a plan to grow
Able to plan and execute stock exit at lowest possible clearance costs
Can monitor purchases and intake of stock to the business to maximiseavailability and control stock levels.
Whats in it for me
As part of a great team youll be valued for who you are.Were committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities. You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business.
We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme bonus ShareSave options 6.6 weeks holiday payroll giving an Employee Assistance Programme shopping discounts colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more!
So we can support you during the application or interview process please contact for any recruitment adjustments.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
