Supply Chain Manager

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 Equity 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.

• 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.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and annual reviews to develop talent, support career progression, and enhance team performance.
• 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.

• Extensive experience in FMCG, including leading and managing high-performing teams.
• 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.

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) 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. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, 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 further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.

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 areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.