Supply Chain Team Lead - Operations, Retail and Fulfillment

Team Description

We are looking for a Retail Supply Chain Team Lead to oversee demand planning, inventory health, and supplier performance. You will lead a team of demand planners and work closely with Commercial, Category, Warehouse, Finance, and suppliers to ensure product availability while maintaining healthy inventory levels.

Job Description

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of demand planners.
• Manage category/supplier portfolios and ensure consistent planning processes.
• Drive team performance and capability development.

Demand Planning & Inventory

• Own stock coverage, in-stock rate, forecast accuracy, and inventory health.
• Oversee demand forecasts and replenishment plans, considering promotions, seasonality, and new launches.
• Identify and mitigate stockouts, overstock, and aged/slow-moving inventory.
• Lead inventory planning for major campaigns and sales events.

Supplier Performance & Compliance

• Monitor supplier OTIF and maintain supplier performance scorecards.
• Identify root causes of supplier issues and drive improvement plans.
• Ensure suppliers comply with inbound requirements such as booking, ASN/PO accuracy, labelling, packaging, and documentation.
• Partner with Warehouse/Inbound teams to resolve delivery and compliance issues.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Provide regular reporting on inventory, availability, OTIF, and supplier compliance.
• Partner with Commercial, Category, Finance, and Warehouse teams to align on inventory targets and operational needs.
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or retail supply chain.
• Experience managing or leading a planning team.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP/WMS/planning systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis and dashboarding is an advantage.
• E-commerce or omnichannel retail experience is preferred.