Supply Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Reference: 198482BR
Nottingham Support Office
Fixed Term
Full-time
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Pharmacy Supply Team for a Supply Assistant, to work alongside a team who support stores with their Pharmacy Stock Replenishment systems.
The Pharmacy Supply Team sit under the direction of our Healthcare Business Unit, our key focus is supporting stores in understanding how they manage their systems to reduce overstocks in store and ensuring that stock is available to meet the demand of our patients.
About the opportunity:
- Support our stores with Pharmacy Stock Availability by responding to email queries.
- Supporting stores placing urgent orders through a 3rd party supplier.
- Support our stores using the Columbus system and escalating any issues to IT for resolution.
About you:
- Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Pro-active with a can-do attitude.
- Ability to work both as part of a team and as an individual.
- Must be motivated and decisive.
- Excellent Customer Service, you will have frequent contact with Stores and Suppliers.
- Basic Microsoft office knowledge, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- A background in Pharmacy and/or Supply would be beneficial.
We offer our Support Office team members a flexible, hybrid working approach based upon empowerment, accountability, care and trust, which includes a balanced mix of remote and office-based working - this will be discussed with you as part of the application process.
Our Benefits:
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Generous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare
- Excellent onsite facilities including staff shop, opticians (including free eye tests for team members), gym, cafeteria, outdoor seating spaces and dry-cleaning service
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).
Whatβs next?
If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to be at your best.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Drug & Health Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Supply Assistant roles across Boots's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Drug & Health Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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