Job Title:  Supply Planner

The Body Shop

When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good – that’s us. Over 40 years later, we’re proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We’re the original ethical beauty brand. We’ve got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We’re all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We’re never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here. 

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

The Global Supply Planner is at the heart of our Operations team, ensuring availability of The Body Shop products to our customers across the globe, by managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply planning processes, working closely with our suppliers and cross-functional teams to achieve financial targets, inventory objectives, and service excellence.

More about the role

Main roles and responsibilities will include:

Inventory & Supply Planning => Manage the purchasing of finished goods inventory from designated suppliers to meet customer demands while staying within financial targets and inventory budgets. Execute supply planning activities, including inventory, production, and material planning, to ensure optimal stock levels across the product portfolio.

Supplier & Manufacturer Coordination => Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely and complete delivery of finished goods. Monitor supplier performance, aiming to reduce lead times and maximize stock turnover.

Stock & Forecast Management => Develop, monitor, and maintain a rolling 12-month supply forecast, proactively addressing potential stock shortages and balancing customer demand with stock levels.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement => Conduct supply chain performance evaluations to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements. Present data insights to management for informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration => Collaborate with other departments, including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, and Operations, to support product launches, address supply chain risks, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

What we look for

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone that has experience in a supply chain or operations role, with demonstrated expertise in planning and procurement, and an understanding of inventory management best practice and procedures.  You’ll have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  You’ll also have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, to effectively collaborate across departments and with external suppliers.

Benefits / Extra Info

Want to join the team at The Body Shop? Then please apply today! 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, 3 days a year to volunteer in the local community, 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. We have also implemented 'Work Wise' into our HQ - flexibility of 'in-office' hours, the ability to work remotely and a new meeting charter. Here at The Body Shop we've got your best interests at heart - it's our way of saying thank you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.