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Supply Chain Planner x2 - 12 Months FTC

Employer
The Body Shop
Location
Worthing, West Sussex
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
12 Aug 2019

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Sector
Hair & Beauty
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Supply Chain Planner x2 - 12 Months FTC

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Are you a supply chain planning enthusiast looking for your next role within the exciting Gifting category of an award winning global retail business? Then we'd love to hear from you!

WHY WORK FOR THE BODY SHOP

When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good – that’s us. 40 years later, we’re proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We’re the original ethical beauty brand. We’ve got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We’re all about keeping it real, in every way possible. 

Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We’re never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.

In fact, this is an incredibly exciting time for The Body Shop. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up.

WHO ARE NATURA & CO?

The Body Shop, along with Aesop and Natura, is part of Natura & Co, a global, multi-channel and multi-brand cosmetics group that is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact.

Group owner Natura is Brazil's number one cosmetics manufacturer. Sustainable development has been the company's guiding principle since it was founded in 1969.

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

You will be responsible for owning, controlling and managing the purchasing of The Body Shop cosmetic products from your appointed suppliers and manufacturers while maintaining category inventory budgets in line with spend expectations.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

  • Purchasing of all Finished Goods inventory from the supply base to meet our stores and markets' needs, within both 'open to buy' financial targets and stock budget expectations.

  • To own and drive significant performance of your appointed manufacturers and new product developments (NPD) in the areas of 'On Time In Full' deliveries, lead-time reductions and optimum  stock turns.

  • Manage supplier relationships through regular contact to ensure optimum service is provided.

  • Management of inbound flows into distribution centres from the supply base across the globe - managing distribution centre capacity constraints, offsite storage needs (within budget) and to meet market sales.

  • To actively maintain service levels to the Zone Supply Chain teams to drive retail sales through close management of your appointed manufacturers and NPD developments.

  • Accountable for managing LOI (letter of intent) and Call Off LOIs with supplier base and internal business functions such as Legal and Operations Finance and provide reporting on required time lines.

  • All preparations for supplier and Brand reviews.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

  • IT proficiency required e.g. strong Excel desired - vlookups, pivot tables etc.

  • Strong numerate and analysis skills

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence

  • Experience in Supply Chain process would be desirable, especially in a Retail environment.

  • Experience of Supplier planning, financial budgeting and Inventory management.

LOCATION

Our Head Office “Home of The Body Shop” is located in the heart of Littlehampton, West Sussex. On site there is a state of the art distribution centre, conference centre, a 1950’s ‘Uncle Fred’s Diner’, a nursery and an onsite allotment area for staff.

BENEFITS

Want to join the Body Shop team? Then please apply today – as well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards and benefits you can look forward to when you join us: a 5% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 3 days a year to volunteer in the local community, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks At Work our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development. We have also implemented ‘Work Wise’ into our HQ -  flexibility of ‘in-office’ hours, the ability to work remotely and a new meeting charter. Here at The Body Shop we’ve got your best interests at heart – it’s our way of saying thank you!

Company

About Us

The Body Shop was founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick in Brighton, England. It all started as a small shop providing quality skincare products in refilled bottles and with the belief that business could be a force for good and the world - our source of beauty.

The Body Shop

Since then The Body Shop has become a global retail business serving over 30 million customers worldwide, employs 22,000 people and operates over 3,000 stores in more than 60 countries. We have exported innovative products, campaigns that matter and an ethical approach to business all over the globe.

We couldn’t have done any of this without our inspirational people and their commercial instincts.

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IF YOU SHARE OUR PASSION FOR DOING BUSINESS DIFFERENTLY, THE BODY SHOP IS THE PLACE FOR YOU TO GROW YOUR CAREER – AND HELP US GROW TOO.

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Company info
Telephone
02083882000
Location
Knollys House
17 Addiscombe Road
Crawely
West Sussex
CR0 6FN
GB

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