Supply Planner | THG Beauty Brands

at  THG

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients’ brands globally.
We’re powered by a global team of over 7,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it’s this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.
We’re always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey. So, if you’re ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships across key business stakeholders
• Collaborative approach with Demand Planning, Retail, Ecomm and key sales channels in delivering effective supply plan
• Team working and relationship building
• Time management
• People management
• Proven analytical skills
• Excel Proficient
  Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven’t heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.
  THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To take complete ownership of delivering supply plan from procurement through to distribution of stock within THG’s global warehouse network as required for your assigned brands within THG’s growing own-brand portfolio. Work collaboratively with demand planning counter-part to assist in monitoring sales across all channels and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify trends and capture trading activity to drive improvements and ensure an efficient stock inventory.
Utilise forward forecasts to inform supply plan and be responsible for ensuring optimum availability both globally and at a warehouse level across full SKU range. Monitor and report on availability to all key stakeholders and take actions to resolve any out of stock and availability risks.
Plan inventory levels in accordance with stock budget, monitor these inventory levels and be accountable for any variance to the stock budget.
Work collaboratively with warehouse and freight teams to coordinate stock transfers from suppliers and within THGs warehousing network.
Work collaboratively with Suppliers, Brand and Regulatory teams to ensure the timely delivery of EPD and NPD projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Delivery of supply plan to ensure optimum availability of SKUs in THG network; propose and implement solutions to drive improvement as needed
• Plan and monitor inventory in accordance with stock target
• Monitor and drive reduction in SLOBs lines to achieve an efficient inventory
• Production of various data and reporting against key KPIs as and when required; availability, stock targets, aged stock etc
• Maintenance of working replenishment model to coordinate supply plan
• Execution of supply plan by working collaboratively with suppliers, warehouses and freight teams
• Work with Brand teams to coordinate EPD & NPD projects from concept to launch