Lead Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

At Booker Group, we’re looking for a Lead Supply Chain Manager who’s excited by making things work better; for customers, colleagues and the business. This is a key role within a fast paced team, with real scope to influence how our supply chain operates today and how it evolves for the future.

Based in our Wellingborough office, you’ll work closely with the Head of Supply Chain – Operations and a broad network of teams across the business. You’ll be leading an experienced group of Supply Chain Managers and Supply Planners, supporting them to do their best work while keeping stock flowing smoothly through our depots.

At its heart, this role is about balancing availability, cost and service. You’ll use insight, strong relationships and sound judgement to make sure the right stock is in the right place at the right time, and you’ll play an active part in the wider transformation of our supply chain.

As this role requires regular travel to our sites, a car allowance will be provided where applicable.

• Lead and develop a team of Supply Chain Managers & Supply Planners to deliver strong performance and growth.
• Own stock forecasting and flow to balance availability, cost, stock targets and waste.
• Manage depot intake, service levels and planning for seasonal and promotional demand.
• Anticipate supply risks and work proactively to protect availability.
• Build effective supplier partnerships, including VMI and joint supply planning.
• Work cross‑functionally to drive efficiency, support growth and secure supply.
• Contribute to supply chain transformation and continuous improvement.
• Build positive relationships across the business while fostering an inclusive, high‑performing team culture and role modelling out Leadership behaviours

• Solid experience in supply chain planning, ideally within the Fast‑Moving Goods (FMG) sector.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively.
• A commercial, data‑led approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Experience managing stock, service levels and budgets with customers in mind.
• Confidence leading and developing people, with a focus on performance and capability.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast‑paced, changeable environment.
• A pragmatic approach and the ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation.
• A clear commitment to integrity, compliance and doing the right thing.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk