Retail Supply Chain Manager

BSW Timber Solutions Ltd are part of the highly successful BSW Group, one of the UK's largest integrated timber and forestry businesses. We are a leading manufacturer and distributor supplying major DIY and Builders' Merchant markets nationwide.

We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our Stoke operation as a Retail Supply Chain Manager (Maternity Cover). This is a pivotal role where you'll lead our Retail Supply Chain function, ensure exceptional service to our main DIY customer, and drive improvements that deliver strong commercial and operational results.

As the central point of contact for all Retail Supply Chain matters, you'll take ownership of forecasting, stock availability and supplier performance, ensuring our OTIF commitments are consistently met.

• Leading all supply chain interactions with key Retail customers, building strong, collaborative relationships.
• Creating accurate sales forecasts and ensuring supplier capacity aligns with forward demand.
• Managing and developing a team of Supply Chain Controllers, ensuring stock, procurement and inbound planning meet operational requirements.
• Maintaining product availability across all categories while minimising working capital.
• Analysing sales, stock profiles and key financials to support strategic decision-making.
• Recommending purchasing strategies for core ranges and promotional activity.
• Identifying underperforming products and implementing corrective actions.
• Producing reports and insights for senior management and Board-level review.
• Contributing to annual budgets and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Ensuring the integrity, efficiency and commercial performance of the supply chain.

We're seeking an exceptional supply chain professional who is ready to take ownership of a high-profile retail customer partnership.

• At least 3 years' experience in a senior supply chain role.
• Degree-level education and strong commercial awareness.
• Proven experience leading and developing a team.
• Highly developed analytical skills with strong Excel capability (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience of SAP/MRP systems.
• The ability to interpret complex data, problem-solve and present findings confidently.
• A proactive, organised and methodical approach, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence at all levels.
• A positive mindset and collaborative, "can-do" attitude.

Experience in retail supply chain, forecasting models and/or category management would be advantageous.

Not only will we provide you with a supportive, engaging work environment, but you'll also benefit from a competitive package and the chance to play a key role in a truly dynamic part of our business.

If you're a driven, analytical and people-focused leader looking to further your career within a major UK manufacturing group, we want to hear from you!