Job Title: Supply Chain Planner

Date: 13 May 2026

Location:

Brighton, ESX, GB, BN2 4GL

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Contract Type: Regular/Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

The Body Shop

The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we’re not going anywhere. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us, with a range of fantastic opportunities now available.

We’re looking for fellow pioneers of ethical beauty who are keen to drive our business in the UK and around the world. If that sounds like you, we’d love you to join us as we embark on our next chapter.

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up.

Your role in a nutshell

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to manage the fulfilment of inventory across UK channels (retail & E-com) , optimising SAR Auto replenishment; maximise store OSA; execute market event plans & other non core plans; analyse store stock health & recommend action to mitigate write offs.

More about the role

•Responsible for regional DC inventory deployment for given geography / number of stores.

•Responsible for monitoring and replenishing across core portfolio, ensuring all SAR master data is accurate and reviewed / refreshed on a regular basis.

•Execute all non core business plans, e.g. Events, NPD, Sale etc

•Ensure OSA is maximised, where there are supply constraints take pro active steps to protect sales

•Manage / update assortment list in partnership with commercial, ensuring SAR is fully up to date.

•Liaise with the global supply chain on availability and product flow & manage constraints in supply locally, take / offer pro active actions to protect sales

•Analyse store stock position to understand the impact on service levels and the requirement to correct any shortfalls based on latest forecast / stock availability.

•Report on store stock inventory, highlight for action excess / age of stock issues.

•Manage discontinuations, exit of ranges

•Ensure new store openings are executed on time with all VM props etc

•Monitor new store openings and react to trends in sales in real time

•Support on team shared reporting

What we look for

Interacts Effectively – Team Working, Senior level Influencing and Negotiating – written and verbal reasoning
Manages Complexity – Methodical approach
Analytical and Numerate dexterity
Innovates – Seeks to improve and refine processes
Advanced Excel
Experience in Supply Chain/ Merchandising, in a retail environment
Experience of influencing cross functionally
Understanding of supply chain best practice
Experience of improving supply chain operational process
Excellent understanding of inventory management

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.