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Southampton

Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain & Logistics

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More about this role

More about this role

Everything you need to know.

If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, or are applying for a UK based position and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme contact us: kingfisher.recruitment@kingfisher.com

Overview

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in.  

At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you!   

We’re looking for a proactive and strategic Supply Chain Manager to act as the end-to-end Supply Chain Business Partner to our Offer & Sourcing and Banner teams (including B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama, etc), overseeing all supply chain planning requirements within their category. You’ll be responsible for managing supply chain performance across existing ranges, agreeing supply conditions and leading the implementation of new ranges, while also owning the supply chain relationship and performance of EMEA Own Brand (OEB) vendors. This role also includes deputising for the Head of Group Supply Chain when required, offering a great opportunity to influence and drive supply chain excellence at a group level.

What's the job
  • Provide leadership and coaching to develop a motivated team within a high-performance culture
  • Ensure supply chain requirements are integrated into range change decisions to maximise customer availability and minimise costs.
  • Provide transparent visibility of each implementation readiness, highlighting any concerns with availability (with mitigation options) and when implementation CPA is at risk
  • Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Manage global relationships and collaborate with banners, vendors and Kingfisher stakeholders
  • Disrupt traditional practices and find innovative solutions to meet and exceed changing customer demand
  • Deliver change through owning end-to-end projects supported with contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
  • Use your expertise and influence on all aspects of supply chain management and become a trusted partner across our businesses.
  • Play an active role in promoting and inputting into S&L Group programmes
What you'll bring
  • Intermediate level of end to end Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning & Order Management., Inventory & Flow Management., & Vendor Management.
  • Intermediate level of Critical Data & Information Analysis.
  • Foundation level of Vendor Onboarding.

Be Customer Focusedconstantly improving our customers’ experience 

  • I listen to my customers 
  • I use available data to help make decisions 

Be Human – acting with humanity and care 

  • I do the right thing 
  • I am respectful 

Be Curious – thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious 

  • I build and share new ideas 
  • I try new things and share my learnings 

Be Agile – working with trust, pace and agility  

  • I have courage to be creative 
  • Done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20 

Be Inclusive – acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together 

  • I embrace allyship 
  • I have self-awareness and a desire to learn 

Be Accountable – championing the plan to deliver results and growth  

  • I own my actions 
  • I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role 

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. 

In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!  

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. 

Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. 

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Rewards & Benefits

What we offer.

  • Private Health Care

    Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).

  • Kingfisher Pension Scheme

    Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.

  • 25 Days' Holiday

    25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues).

  • Staff Discount

    20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.

  • Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP)

    Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.

  • Life Assurance

    x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.

  • Bonus

    Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.

  • Kingfisher Share Save

    Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.

Our Behaviours

At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours

Be customer
focused

Constantly improving our customer experience

Be human

Acting with humanity and care

Be curious

Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious

Be inclusive

Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together

Be agile

Working with trust, pace and agility

Be accountable

Championing the plan to deliver results and growth

Testimonials

Our employees know us best. We wouldn’t be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you.

Training & Development

There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you.

Conversations with senior leaders

You'll be able to have regular conversations with managers about personal development and gain a better understanding about what you want from your career and how to achieve it.

Resources and tools to help you grow

Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing.

Initiatives that measure development

With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy.

Find your path

The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation.

Sharing is caring

We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it.

Reach for the stars

So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level.

Why Kingfisher

We’re an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher?

Application Process

What to expect from our application process...

  1. Step 1: Application

    Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website.

  2. Step 2: Review

    A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process.

  3. Step 3: Interview 1

    You’ll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter.

  4. Step 4: Interview 2

    As you progress, you’ll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview.

  5. Step 5: Feedback

    Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!

Ready to get started?

Southampton

Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain & Logistics

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