Supplier Collaboration LeadContract: 6-month FTCClosing date: 5th JulyRecruitment Partner: David Hancock -
Here at Boots we're always on the lookout for great talent! We have exciting opportunities at our Support Office Supply team based in Nottingham.As Supplier Collaboration lead you will be involved in the delivery and implementation of our Business Unit supplier Strategy
About the role
- Collaborating with one of our key Joint Business Plan suppliers to lead :· Forward planning: creation and alignment of future forecasts with the supplier· Brilliant basics – ensuring that activities land right first time, including co ordinating activities to ensure that master data is accurate and efficient, and NPD and promotional forecasting aligned between both businesses and seasonal plans developed and implemented· Data insights. Using data to support delivery of joint KPIs and identify areas of opportunity to improve and drive efficiencies.· Stakeholder management , coordinating the JBP relationship, including regular touch points such as regular KPI meetings, Top to Top meetings· Identifying joint value creating opportunities to drive continuous improvement across both organisations· Through driving these activities this will maximise On Shelf availability, and efficient stock management to support delivery our core KPIs
What you'll need to have
- Experience within a Supply or Supply chain role is necessary to this role· Proficient in communication, both, written and verbal ,working with a partner supplier to share appropriate information and insights and collaborating with colleagues within supply· Collaborative forecasting, seasonal planning skills· Advanced Excel skills (can analyse large datasets)· Analytical and able to work and deliver at pace.· Detail driven - Use facts and data to make informed decisions· Have a flexible and adaptable approach to work, be able to manage expectations of your key stakeholders and prioritise workloads.
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 holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and 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 rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.Why BootsAt 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, it's with you, we change for the better.What's nextWhere 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.This role requires the successful candidate to complete a
Pre-employment check
after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.