Role: Supply Chain AssistantLocation: Leeds, LS15 8GB (with hybrid working after completion of training)Salary: Competitive Salary DOE, plus extensive benefitsContract type: PermanentEmployment type: Full timeWorking hours: 40 hour pw (Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00)Do you want to work for the nation's largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We're a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years' experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.The Supply Chain Assistant plays a key role to deliver class leading availability to the patient. By having the right stock in the right place at the right time (consequently reducing 'owings'), managing supplier quota levels, managing stockholding and accurately forecasting with suppliers.What's in it for you?Occupational sick payEnhanced maternity and paternity payContributory pensionDiscounted insurance (Aviva)Employee discount siteDiscounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)Employee assistance programmeIn-house mental health supportFree onsite parkingHealth and wellbeing initiativesSocial events throughout the yearCycle to work schemeGreen car scheme (subject to minimum earnings)Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)Long service bonusRefer a friend bonusBlue light cardHybrid workingCommitment to CPD/training25 days annual leave increasing with serviceAnnual leave buy and sell schemeDiscounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds25% Discount & health & beauty purchases25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor ServicesWhat you'll be doing?Placing orders with manufacturers and suppliersProactively follow up on purchase orders with suppliers/manufacturersTaking the lead for the investigation of any stock related complaints, putting in place a clear, measurable and deliverable action plan to prevent repeat issues, and improve service to our patientsLead the regular process of reviewing stockholding in our facilities through accurate implementation of min/max stock levels and regular reviews of non-moving or slow-moving stockImplement and drive improvement plans through to completion, that improve availability and service, improve team routines and ways of working and reduce stock holdingWork with wholesalers and manufacturers to understand availability issues, likely restock dates and duration of supply issuesWork with clinical and customer service to assess and suggest alternative to out-of-stock medicinesWho are we looking for?Educated to degree level or equivalentNumerate and IT literate (used It systems and is quick to learn)Ability to use MS Office suite including Excel at intermediate levelExtensive experience in a commercial buying or supply chain role, either in retail or in the supplier baseProven experience of working with complex data and systems to improve the end-to-end supply chain process across multiple systemsProven experience of analysing data to generate reports and provide insight to drive informed decision makingProven experience of planning and implementing supply optimisation projectsExperience of working in a pressured environment, delivering against tight deadlinesExperience in FMCG preferredWhat happens next?Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.