Global Supply Planner

No7 Beauty Company; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 3rd April

Who we are

No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we’re innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.

About the role

You will manage the supply planning to achieve defined metrics in stock availability and inventory management. You will continually work to improve supplier performance, stock turn performance and slow moving stock holding. Working with key stakeholders across the business to support business objectives and projects (inc NPD launches) whilst balancing supply chain objectives at all times is also key to being successful in the role. Reporting into Global Planning Supply Manager you will:

1. Oversee weekly planning process to ensure orders are placed to support service levels targets and in line with optimal order volumes.
2. Ensure monthly inventory dashboards are completed and circulated to management and executive teams. Complete commentary of forecasted inventory levels versus budget values. Continue to work on initiatives to reduce inventory levels.
3. Partner with key suppliers on OTIF, continuous improvement and ways of working to drive efficiencies. Support Gift programs by ensuring material availability for packing plan.
4. Support with continuous improvement initiatives for supplier performance, stock management, process and systems to develop efficiencies and support the future growth of the Company.
5. Identify and develop links with key stakeholders to ensure business and functional objectives are aligned.
6. Work with NPD process to ensure on time delivery and develop launch plans that balance responsiveness with stock holding objectives.
7. Work with Finance Team to establish effective provisions meeting to ensure obsolete stock for write off is identified and root cause analysis completed to take learnings into future planning.
8. Support the Company's Precious Recipe and to demonstrate this through the overall approach to the role and other people both within and outside of the Company.
9. Solely responsible for decisions concerning the delivery of goods from the portfolio of vendors selected for this position.

What you’ll need to have

1. Ideally educated to a degree level or Equivalent
2. Supply Chain management qualification or Equivalent
3. Proven track record in a planning role in FMCG environment or similar
4. Demonstrable experience of strategic inventory management
5. Broad knowledge of the supply chain function
6. Proven experience in the delivery of supply management initiatives
7. Supplier management expertise
8. Previous experience of the business environment seen as an advantage
9. Previous experience of people management
10. Strong influencing and negotiation skills
11. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and focus on accuracy
12. Innovative approach to problem-solving

Our benefits

1. Retirement Savings Plan
2. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
3. Discretionary annual bonus
4. Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses
5. Flexible benefits scheme including access to discounts and everyday savings.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - go to no7company.jobs/working-here to find out more. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate.

What's 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.