About the role
12 months FTC/Secondment
From £45,000 to £55,000 + Pension + PMI + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)
Southampton, Store Support Office
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 they’ll love. Join us as a Supply Chain Manager and you’ll be a big part of this.
Role Purpose: As a Supply Chain Manager at B&Q you’ll lead the plan and strategy for your category area to deliver optimised stock availability for a specific product range. You’ll 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.
Key responsibilities
· Lead a team of Supply Chain Analysts to ensure achievement of maximum market performance targets in line with Company objectives.
· Effectively manage team performance:
- Support and develop the Assistant Supply Chain Analysts within the team to create a future talent pool
- Coach and develop members of direct team and increase awareness within the function of Supply Chain best practice
- Support and drive the S&L Strategy within your team
· Develop, manage and maintain key relationships with Store Operations, Logistics, Category teams, Systems, Group 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 on time 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 with commercial 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 whilst supporting the growth plans of the business and mitigating risk
· Develop and implement processes and procedures that significantly improve the category’s Supply Chain performance.
· 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
Required skills & experience
Required Skills & Experience:
· Experience in a Supply Chain and/or Merchandising role, in an FMCG or retail environment
· Experience with working to a minimum 12month forward horizon
· Experience of people management, ability to coach, develop, motivate and lead a team
· Experience of forecasting and replenishment systems, preferably using SAP F&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 to drive sales.
· Strong communication and influencing skills.
· Able to analyse complex data efficiently and effectively.
· Can challenge effectively and confidently, articulating own views clearly and constructively
· 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 maximise availability and control stock levels
What's in it for me?
As part of a great team, you’ll be valued for who you are. We’re 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 recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments.
We want to ensure that all employees, future employees and applicants to all Kingfisher companies are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk.
Training &
development
Learn & Develop at B&Q
When you join B&Q, we want you to be all you can be. From the minute you walk through our doors to the exciting moment you make that next career move, we're here to help you make the most of every opportunity. Thanks to our friendly learning system, LEO, we make sure you always have the support you need to take on every challenge and fit your learning around your life. Here, we know that the best way to grow is together.
Flexible learning with LEO
LEO is your every day, on the go learning and development partner. Helping you build the knowledge you need now and in the future. With LEO, you can access training and content, anywhere, anytime and on any device. You can even influence the type of training on offer by rating and recommending content, and letting us know what we can do to improve. Award-winning and featuring over 500 different learning activities - like short videos, articles, workshops and webinars - think of LEO as your 24/7 training pal, designed to help you make the most of your B&Q career journey.
Developing in role
Learning never stops at B&Q. Whether you've been in your role for one day or five years, there's always something to be curious about. It's why we're always creating learning opportunities and experiences that'll give you the chance to develop your skills. Like our First Line Manager programme: a course that helps our newest line managers build their confidence and management skills. Or our Leadership Development programme that challenges our more experienced leaders to reflect on and adapt their approach for our ever-evolving ways of working.
Building expertise and know-how
We believe anyone can learn the technical skills to do their job with excellence. It's all about attitude and behaviour here. So, if you're passionate about customer service and design, we'll teach you how to create beautiful kitchens. If you're someone who loves being outdoors, we'll help you learn about our garden ranges. And, if you're someone who just loves what we do but doesn't know where to start, we'll help you find the perfect role for you to grow into.
Accelerated Development Talent Programmes
Whatever goal you're working to at B&Q, we want to help you get there. We do this by designing a number of programmes which help you to practice your skills and learn new ones, gain valuable experiences, learn from others and jump on opportunities that are right for you. From leaders taking their first steps into management to those simply looking for a new challenge, we're there to make sure you achieve your ambitions.
Induction
At B&Q, we want every new colleague to understand our values, our customers, and how we work together to achieve our purpose. That’s why we’ve designed an induction programme that’ll give you real insight into our business, our culture and help you feel included from day one. For your first few weeks on the job you’ll work with your team and line manager, mixing online learning with practical tasks, to grow your knowledge a little every day.
Explore our
store support office
Facilities
In B&Q house, you’ll enjoy an onsite gym, a subsidised Costa, a canteen and restaurant, prayer room, plus open plan and cosy work spaces, an outdoor picnic area, and bike sheds for those who cycle in.
Sustainability
B&Q House has a biomass boiler, solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system. Our building also makes use of upcycled and recycled furniture and fittings, and features natural ventilation, heat retention and CO2 management, all via our very own weather station on the roof.
Ready to apply?
Step 1:
Apply via bandqcareers.com
Step 2:
We'll contact you for a phone interview
Step 3:
We’ll carry out a face to face or online interview (and we may request a 2nd interview if the role you're applying for is more complex).
Step 4:
We’ll contact you with feedback, and maybe even a job offer.
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