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Supply Lead
Supply Lead
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi
About the Role
At Boots, there is a focus on customers and patients' well-being for life. Its unrivalled range of products and brands make it the leading provider of healthcare on the high street and the UK’s number one beauty destination. We’re always looking for great talent to help us deliver the next generation of beauty trends and improve lives. As a Supply Lead based in our Nottingham Support Office, you will:
- Deliver and implement our Supply Business Unit plans
- Manage multiple stakeholder relationships and aligned expectations
- Collaborate daily with suppliers, identifying opportunities to enhance relationships and generate operational/process efficiencies to improve joint KPIs
- Balance stock availability with working capital, ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained
- Forecast and lead first-time setup for business activities such as:
- Promotions
- Seasonal events
- Range changes
- Ensure availability-focused operations from supplier sourcing through to stores and our online platforms, delivering the best service for customers
Responsibilities
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Our ideal candidate will manage day-to-day supply operations and work across stakeholders to create efficiencies in procurement and delivery.
Requirements
Must-Haves:
- Retail experience or a comparable operational background
- Highly organised, with the ability to work at pace and use facts and data to make informed decisions
- Self-motivated, able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Process-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Intermediate Excel skills — proficiency in:
- Pivot tables
- V-lookups
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience in Supply or Supply Chain roles
- Knowledge of SAP and Power BI
Benefits
From savings to support, we’ve got rewards designed for you:
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Boots Retirement Savings Plan (pension)
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Generous employee discounts
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Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave enhancements:
- Enhanced pay
- Gift voucher for expecting or adopting families
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Flexible benefit scheme!* – options include:
- Extra holiday pay
- Discounted gym memberships
- Life assurance
- Activity passes (and more!)
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24/7 counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) via TELUS Health
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For a complete list of rewards, see: boosts.jobs/rewards* Note: Some benefits exclude certain roles/site-specific exceptions.
Why Boots
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and free to be themselves. We believe our people thrive when they feel supported, so we’re committed to creating brilliant working conditions. Your dedication helps us make a difference every day—for our customers and colleagues.
Next Steps
If you apply:
- Our team will contact you ASAP to share next steps.
- For full-time roles, we welcome discussions about part-time or job-share opportunities.
Should you require additional support during the application or interview process (e.g., disability/disability reasoning adjustments), please let us know—we’re here to help.
Boots is a Ban-the-Box employer, meaning we evaluate candidates on their fit for the role after reviewing applications—not before considering criminal convictions.
Stay brilliant and join Boots today!
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