Screwfix
Supply Chain DC Planner
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Overview
As a Supply Chain DC Planner, you'll play a key role in making sure the right products are available in the right place at the right time. Working closely with supply chain, buying, marketing and supplier partners, you'll manage stock levels, demand forecasts and replenishment plans to support Screwfix's commitment to product availability.
This is a fast-paced, data-driven role where you'll analyse sales trends, plan for promotions and new product launches, and build strong supplier relationships to keep the supply chain running smoothly. It's well suited to someone with supply chain, logistics, inventory or commercial experience who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and collaborating across multiple teams.
What's in it for you?
- Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
- 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
- Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
- Flexible start and end times around core working hours
- Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
- EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
- Up to 14% employer pension contributions
- Life cover up to 4x your salary
- Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
- 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q
Responsibilities
- Define and manage the system parameters and forecasts by reviewing current sales rates, and adjusting our stock profile and ordering patterns accordingly
- Responsible for placing orders into the distribution network ensuring we have the right level of stock in the right place at the right time
- Optimise stock and distribution centre availability alongside costs
- Form effective relationships with suppliers, monitor supplier performance ensuring compliance and react effectively and decisively with non-conformance
- Manage key internal relationships with buying, marketing, and operations
- Chase bookings at DC and vendors for outstanding orders
- Prioritise stock requirements according to business needs
- Working with the Category teams to forecast and execute event and promotional plans within the system, to ensure orders are raised appropriately
- Manage the execution of new line launches, from planning to implementation alongside the category teams. Influence stock levels for new products and continually review these, making changes where appropriate
- Manage the exit of deleted SKUs and ranges in line with the Category Supply Manager
- Manage the master data for products with STEP
- Escalate critical issues to Line Manager as required
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Key Performance Indicators:
- Category Availability
- Category Stock vs Budget
- Category Stock Health
- Forecast Accuracy
- Supplier Performance
Qualifications
- Dealing with key stakeholders – whether customers, suppliers or staff from other departments
- Experience in a role which required working on multiple tasks, to tight deadlines whilst being comfortable working in a fast paced and high-pressured environment
- Prior supply chain, inventory, logistics or commercial experience preferably within a retail environment
- Proven skills in data analysis – able to understand and interpret financial, sales and other commercial information
- Experienced in problem solving – able to anticipate and highlight issues, and take decisive corrective action, working within established procedures
- Range of communication skills – able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences both orally and in writing
- Excel skills (pivot tables/v look ups) and numerically competent
- Managing line level sales and demand forecasts in a Retail environment
At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:
Financial wellbeing
- Wagestream access to track earnings and save
- Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
- Colleague support fund
- Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
- Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes
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Every day benefits
- Career progression and development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
- Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
- Support networks available
Recruitment Process
We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.
We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.
Sustainability at Screwfix
We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.
We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.
Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.
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