Supply Chain Optimization Specialist

3 days ago

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Hovis Ltd Full time

About Hovis Ltd

Hovis Ltd is a leading bakery company with a rich history of over 130 years. We are proud to be the guardians of our iconic brand, producing high-quality bread and bakery products that are loved by millions across the UK and Ireland.

Our Team

We are a team of 2,800 dedicated professionals working across 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centers. Our success is built on the hard work and expertise of our people, who are passionate about delivering exceptional quality, accountability, and trust in everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Customer Focused Supply Chain Implant to join our team. As a key member of our supply chain team, you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to maximize sales opportunities and availability of our products in Morrisons stores.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive availability and waste through the use of Morrisons replenishment and reporting systems.
  • Maximize availability of all Hovis lines to target levels while ensuring waste remains within target levels.
  • Evaluate and escalate issues affecting the availability or supply of product to Morrisons.
  • Identify lost sales opportunities and work with the Morrisons category team to implement actions to close gaps.
  • Review demand forecasts, manage forecast accuracy, and stock allocations as required.
  • Book, attend, and cascade range and personal performance meetings with the Senior Category Demand Planner.
  • Conduct quarterly reviews with the line manager and the Morrisons Supply Chain Category Demand Manager to ensure alignment on forward focus areas.
  • Promote, seasonal, and event management.
  • Consult on and orchestrate additional value-adding activity with the agreement of the Morrisons Supply Chain Category Demand Manager.

Requirements

  • Education to A-Level standard.
  • Computer literate and accurate in data capturing.
  • Exceptional grammar and letter writing skills.
  • Ability to develop great relationships at all levels.
  • At least 2 years of experience in working at this level in FMCG.
  • Self-starter who takes initiative to drive change.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Understanding of retail metrics including demand, waste, and availability.
  • Experience in data management and analysis using Excel (or similar).
  • Experience in influencing and driving stakeholders to deliver change.

Why Work for Hovis Ltd

We understand the importance of looking after our colleagues, so we provide a variety of benefits in addition to their salaries. Our benefits scheme, Hovis Choice, offers a range of savings and cashback offers on day-to-day living, including eyecare vouchers and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. We also offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible to create a healthy work-life balance.

Equal Opportunities

Hovis Ltd values diversity and is committed to promoting equal opportunities in the workplace. Every job applicant, employee, or worker will be treated fairly and equally with dignity and respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, social class, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, union membership, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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