Inventory Manager

Croydon, United Kingdom

Full Time

Head\-Office

Permanent Contract

£ Competitive

About the Role
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Join Superdrug Head Office\- Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Location: East Croydon

Hours: 37\.5 \| 9\.00am \- 5\.30pm \- Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

Salary: Competitive

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health \& beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit… A day includes:

Protect on shelf store availability on branded Hair, Skin and Personal Care products

Deliver 95% Distribution Centre availability by ordering the right stock in at the right time, pre\-empting sales peaks and troughs

Place and control purchase orders with suppliers ensuring stock levels are managed within business budgets, and delivering a smooth flow through the DC network

Launch promotional events with enough stock in store vs sales forecast for a healthy store set up to support the strongest sales possible

Maintain a rolling collaborative demand forecast ensuring our Buying team and supplier contributes to the plan

Ensure each product is set up correctly to allow it to move smoothly from supplier, to warehouse, to store, to customer

Liaise regularly with suppliers to ensure they meet agreed service standards, work through any delivery issues and align on future risks and opportunities

Report as required on availability, stock levels and supplier service levels

Work closely with Buying \& Merchandising Teams to land strong promotional, seasonal and new line availability

Assist in driving down the levels of slow moving stock in the business

Plan, track, trade and report branded hair and International Beauty (Skin)

Be the voice of customers and orchestrate the organisation to live the brand purpose and inspire a customer\-first culture to build customer love in every touchpoint of our Online and Offline platform

What you’ll need to succeed

Ideally a minimum of 3 years experience in Supply Chain or Merchandising role

You will have strong numerical and analytical skills to help deliver first class availability in our Distribution Centres and stores

You will be confident in communicating with internal and external stakeholders, such as our Buying, Merchandising, Store and Warehouse/Distribution teams. Relationship building is a key attribute the candidate must be able to demonstrate

We require confidence with IT as much of the job is spent utilising applications such as Retek. Knowledge of Excel including V\-lookups and pivot tables is essential

Previous experience of demand planning, PO and supplier management

Sees every interaction with the customer as an opportunity to delight them and

comfortable using different platforms to communicate with them

Understands customer needs and empowers others to remove any barriers to deliver great service

Uses positive language and behaviours in all interactions with customers and colleagues, building trust and rapport

Always prioritises actions which delight the customer/colleague

Suggests and supports new ideas and ways of working which are designed to improve service

Confidently communicates, challenges and gives feedback to others

Encourages teamwork \& collaboration between their own team and others

Recognises the strengths \& contribution of various teams, builds on networks to understand priorities of others and how to add value

Seeks feedback and listens to it, takes responsibility to find positive outcomes and solutions

Generating ideas and feeling that they can be shared both within their immediate team and outside of the team

Is confident using data to make tactical decisions

Is knowledgeable about their specialism and has an awareness of their wider market and to support with the current trends in their business area

Actively looks for new ways of working through Ai that would benefit the business and move things forward

Actively developing your ability to use AI effectively and think critically about outputs

Strengthen Human Touch \- Keeping the human element strong: Balancing AI efficiency with human coaching, empathy, and team cohesion

Here's what's in it for you:

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)


• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend


• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online


• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station


• Company pension matching and bonus


• We offer Stream \- a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it


• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK


• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!


• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes


• Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support


• Come and be part of something special!

Why Work With Us?
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Superdrug, where we embrace exciting challenges that make a real difference. We provide a supportive environment where your innovative ideas and proactive spirit are not just welcomed but celebrated. Where you can be you! Are you ready to make your mark with us?

Avivia Digicare

Workplace\+ You and your family will get access to an app that gives you free healthcare services like Digital GP, mental health consultations and an annual health check!

Holiday

You’ll receive up to 25 days of holiday, with the option to buy or sell days each year. Your holiday entitlement increases with your length of service—rising to 28 days after 3 years and up to 30 days after 5 years. Head office employees also enjoy 8 UK bank holidays each year.

Stream

The Stream app allows you to track how much money you’re earning throughout the month and take up to 40% of it ahead of pay day, giving you more pay flexibility. You will also have access to lots of discounts, a financial coach and a competitive saving pot.

Benefits

You can earn up to 30% bonus with March pay, get annual salary reviews in January, receive up to 7% pension contributions, and opt into company\-paid private medical insurance, plus many more benefits. Check out your department page for more!

Amazing Team

Superdrug is a place for everyone. We respect every voice and celebrate individuality. Enjoy team incentives and fun! If you’re passionate and resilient, Superdrug is the place for you!

Team Member Discount

Enjoy perks like 30% off on Superdrug Own Brand products and 10% off on other brands. This includes our Superdrug Health Clinics and Superdrug Online Doctor! We also have friends and family events, where we increase your discount and allow you to share it!

Fantastic Fun

Work at Superdrug is not just work, it’s a fun\-filled journey. We create a vibrant atmosphere filled with positivity. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Inspiring Futures

Superdrug is dedicated to inspiring careers We offer a variety of learning opportunities, including bespoke training programs that equip employees with the skills necessary to advance and transition into different roles.

Journey to Joining Our Amazing Team
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1\. Submit Your Application

Apply online with your CV, highlighting how your skills align with the role at Superdrug.

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2\. Initial Screening

Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if it matches our requirements to confirm you are comfortable with the core details of the role and to get to know you better!

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3\. First Interview

If selected, you will be invited to a competency\-based interview with the line manager via teams.

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4\. Second Interview

If further selected, you will attend a face\-to\-face interview at our Head Office. Depending on the role, you may be asked to prepare a presentation or complete a task for technical positions. You will be informed in advance if this is required.

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5\. Offer \& Contract

Upon a successful application, you will receive a job offer and contract outlining the specifics of your role, salary, and benefits. Once accepted, we will initiate the onboarding process to collect all necessary details from you.

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6\. Onboarding

After completing your onboarding, your line manager will contact you to extend a welcome and address any questions you may have to ease first\-day nerves. You will then be provided with a comprehensive induction plan designed to ensure your success.

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