Head of Supply Chain

Hybrid in Bristol·Added 18 days ago (last checked 1 Oct)

IVC Evidensia

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near Bristol for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Director-level role.

Skills

The role

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Pet Drugs Online is one of the UK's leading online pet pharmacies and retailers, helping pet owners access trusted medication, healthcare products and everyday essentials quickly, safely and conveniently. As part of inspiring vet care, Pet Drugs Online combines the agility of a growing ecommerce business with the strength and expertise of a leading veterinary care organisation.

Our teams play a vital role in making pet healthcare more accessible through innovation, operational excellence and outstanding customer experience.

How You'll Make a Difference

Pet Drugs Online sells 7,000 products, from prescription medicines to bulky, seasonal, short-dated and supplier-constrained lines. Your job is to get the right stock to the right place when a pet owner orders, without tying up cash on the shelves.

You'll report to the Managing Director, own Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and lead the teams responsible for stock control, planning and our carrier and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.

* Run the monthly S&OP cycle, turning one agreed demand forecast into a supply and purchasing plan the business can stick to

* Set stock policy across the whole range, with different rules for fast movers, slow movers and prescription lines

* Own stock accuracy, supplier performance and our carrier and 3PL relationships

* Make sure every promotion, range launch and major purchase has a credible stock plan behind it, working with Commercial, Finance and Warehouse Operations

* Lead the managers across stock, S&OP, carrier and 3PL, and set the standards they work to

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We're looking for a driven, capable professional who brings:

* Senior supply chain leadership, with direct ownership of S&OP, planning and inventory across a large, complex range

* A hands-on approach to the detail, such as a reorder point or supplier lead time, and the ability to step back and understand what it means for margin, cash, customers and the wider operation

* A background in distribution or reselling, which is highly preferred

* Direct-to-consumer (DTC) experience, which is highly desirable

* Dropshipping experience and experience managing suppliers with long lead times would be advantageous

* A commitment to supporting our purpose and values

How We'll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

* A role with real business impact supporting teams across the organisation

* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within Central Functions and beyond

* Ongoing learning and development supported by tailored programmes and resources

* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation and continuous improvement

* Hybrid working, with three days a week at our Keynsham site

About IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia is a veterinary care group operating a network of veterinary practices, ranging from small animal and mixed animal clinics to out-of-hours services and specialist referral hospitals.

Its practices employ veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, animal care assistants and client care teams, and the group runs referral services in areas such as surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine and oncology, alongside emergency and critical care and rotating internship programmes.