Supply Lead - Pharmacy

The Boots Company PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retailer is looking for a Supply Lead to manage stock replenishment systems and enhance pharmacy inventory. The position requires strong data literacy, the ability to analyze trends for inventory improvement, and excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders. This is a full-time role based in Nottingham offering various benefits including a retirement savings plan and generous employee discounts. If you're motivated by making a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling through TELUS Health

Qualifications

• Experience in using large data sets for decision-making.
• Ability to manage changing workloads effectively.
• Confidence in stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock replenishment systems for pharmacies.
• Analyze data trends for better inventory accuracy.
• Resolve store queries and improve supply processes.

Skills

Data literacy

Proactive mindset

Strong teamwork

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Columbus

Job description

Contract: 9 Months Secondment/FTC

Location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker

About the role

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity within our Pharmacy Supply Team for a Full-Time Supply Lead. This role is key to managing our store stock replenishment systems and ensuring that pharmacy inventory aligns with patient needs across all locations.

Part of our Healthcare Business Unit, the Pharmacy Supply Team is passionate about delivering the right stock, at the right time, to support patient care and contribute to overall pharmacy growth. If you are motivated by making a tangible difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

You will work closely with a team of two Supply Leads, a Data Analyst and one Supply Assistant, reporting directly to the Supply Manager. In this role, your key accountabilities will include:

• Taking ownership of day-to-day operations for our stock replenishment systems.
• Analysing data trends to guide stock range decisions and improve inventory accuracy.
• Using tools such as Columbus and other data platforms to enhance supply chain performance both centrally and in-store.
• Responding to and resolving store queries related to stock replenishment, offering guidance and training where needed.
• Act as the go-to supply contact for stock replenishment—attending field team meetings and conducting store visits to build relationships and gather insights.
• Collaborating across teams to support process improvements, ensuring any updates are clearly communicated and approved.
• Contributing to resolving pharmacy supply queries and support the wider pharmacy supply team across all functions.

What you'll need to have

• Data literate and competent in using large data sets to drive decision-making.
• A proactive mindset with a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Strong teamwork and independent working skills.
• Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Adaptability and strong prioritisation skills to manage changing workloads effectively.
• Commercially focused with keen attention to detail and robust analytical skills.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in Pharmacy and knowledge of Columbus Stock Processes is highly desirable.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.