Senior Inventory Planning Manager

Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand - and we want you to be a part of it!

We want passionate risk-takers. We want people that like to challenge our thinking. We want people that live and breathe digital and have an affinity to the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.

IN A NUTSHELL

Inventory planning and procurement (IPP) is at the core of what we do, and we're looking for an experienced, passionate Senior Inventory Planning Manager to join Bulk. This data-enabled team controls our stock planning, purchasing, stock cover management, and website product availability whilst operating within the budgeted stock levels.

As Senior Inventory Planning Manager, you will oversee our talented team of planners, responsible for optimising stock throughput, managing cover levels, and overseeing purchase order management. Working closely with our Supply Chain Director, you will refine forecasting and reporting methods to ensure optimal stock levels across all product lines. This includes collaborating with Trading, Finance, and Production teams to achieve high product availability, streamline the product catalog, and maintain clear visibility of future inventory needs and constraints.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Management:

1. Leading the Senior Inventory Planning team to maintain targeted stock levels and availability in all of our locations and territories.
2. Providing ownership and excellence in building and maintaining our inventory planning tools.
3. Accountable for the volumes of raw materials, third-party goods, and sundries that the purchasing team work to.
4. Upskilling the team to work more strategically as the business continues to grow.

Teamwork:

1. Working with the Procurement team (a part of the IPP function) to align on volumes and ETA dates of all raw materials, packaging, and third-party goods.
2. Cross-functional alignment with every function to ensure smooth operational setup to deliver demand in line with budget within the S&OP cycle.

Planning:

1. Managing the demand forecasting and stock planning software in the business.
2. Maintain the modeling tools in line with the Operating model.
3. Working with the Finance, Trading, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams on the SKU-level demand plan and how that integrates into stock availability forecasts.
4. Managing stock levels in line with production plans, catalogue changes, and budgeted cover levels, reducing write-offs, and being the go-to person for stock queries and troubleshooting.
5. Partnering with our Data Analytics team to drive change in how we harness data to inform stock planning and reporting.
6. Producing regular reporting and insight on stock performance and efficiency.
7. Other ad-hoc projects and analysis as directed by our Supply Chain Director or COO.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

1. Management experience in supply chain/buying/merchandising teams.
2. Experience in a D2C, eCommerce, or nutrition business.
3. Strong data analytics skills, able to produce, interpret, and draw conclusions from data and identify key drivers for performance for your category.
4. Experience with supply planning software (FuturMaster is a bonus but not necessary).
5. Strategic mindset and comfortable being in the details while also being able to think outside the box to move the business forward.
6. Planning and organisation - effectively manage multiple tasks and stakeholders, consistently ensuring deadlines are met.
7. IT Skills - high levels of proficiency in MS Office, GSuite, and data platforms such as Tableau.
8. Strong agility, taking responsibility/making decisions in uncertain environments.
9. Adaptable and able to initiate change and evolution in all aspects of the workplace.
10. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
11. Customer-centric with a desire to exceed customer expectations.

WHAT ARE THE GAINS?

1. Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership.
2. A day off to celebrate your Birthday.
3. PerkBox Subscription.
4. 60% discount on all Bulk products.
5. Flexi Start.
6. Additional Annual Leave (optional).
7. Teammate Pension Scheme.
8. Life Assurance.
9. Medicash.
10. A day off for Volunteering (optional).
11. Cycle to Work Scheme.
12. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
13. Bulk Pantry.
14. Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays).
15. Summer Working Hours.

LOCATION: London, with occasional travel to Colchester.
HYBRID: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

OUR COMMITMENT

Bulk is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived.

Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk-taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you. We know that a CV doesn't begin to scratch the surface, and that the things that make you who you are could be a real game-changer for us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

PRIVACY

Bulk takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.