Supply chain Systems Manager – Optimisation and Delivery

Nottingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Supply chain Systems Manager Optimisation and Delivery

Contract: Permanent

Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Planning & Continuous Improvement and working closely with Planning/CI/Op Ex Managers the Replenishment team the Invent hub team and IT teams (all levels) the Systems Optimisation Development and Delivery Manager will manage improvements relating to our Forecasting and Replenishment system () to ensure we are running optimally as well as understanding the wider supply chain systems landscape to support and maintain day-to-day smooth running of all systems to support business and operational plans.

The role is accountable for a system replenishing the entire Boots estate of 18M item:store pair combinations and inventory value of c.700m and is a key player in delivering the F&R business case outcomes of 1% OSA and 10% stock reduction

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities are:

System optimisation parameter tuning workflow streamlining automation.

Triage incoming requests from the business prioritising based on impact urgency and alignment with strategic goals.

First line of advisory for micro-level system change requests before escalation.

Maintenance of all design documentation and version control

Responsible for ensuring appropriate systems support is in place

Digital twin modelling impact simulation for change requests.

Change requests evaluate test and deliver smaller changes (escalate strategic ones to Strategy Manager).

Collaborate with IT on change delivery testing and deployment.

Integration work ensure smooth data flow between systems (ERP forecasting supplier tools).

Data science driven analysis for operational efficiency improvements.

Collaboration with replenishment specialists to ensure user needs are met.

Maintain/update systems development roadmap aligned with business strategy

Maintain deep understanding of system functionality parameters and configuration rules

Support Operational Excellence and CI teams with any training guidance and support requirements and materials.

Participate in cross-functional projects ensuring the system perspective is always represented.

Serve as the bridge between the Supply Chain CoE IT and replenishment specialists.

What youll need to have

These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.

Management coordination and delivery of technical development of systems & change management

Ability to understand and influence IT proposals challenging appropriately to achieve optimal outcomes

Deep technical knowledge of Azure cloud coding language (e.g. Python Sequel )

Working understanding of AI/ML and agentic AI methodologies

Detailed knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain operation with ability to make appropriate trade-offs

Senior stakeholder management and influence

It would be great if you also have

These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential so we would welcome applications from candidates that dont match this additional criteria.

Technical expert of core forecasting and replenishment system Invent

Good understanding of current forecasting and replenishment system - Epsom

Deep understanding of all other systems falling within this remit

Our benefits

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.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at Exclusions may apply eligible roles only. Please note any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. 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. As the heart of everything we do at Boots with you we change for the better.

Whats next

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.

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Keywords
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Supply chain Systems Manager Optimisation and DeliveryContract: PermanentNottinghamRecruitment Partner: Vyoma GandhiAbout the roleReporting to the Head of Planning & Continuous Improvement and working closely with Planning/CI/Op Ex Managers the Replenishment team the Invent hub team and IT teams (a...