Fresh Produce Supply Chain Forecasting Consultant 12 month FTC

Lidl; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Fresh Produce Supply Chain Forecasting consultant for a 12-month contract. The role involves creating forecasts for fruit and vegetable demand while collaborating with various internal departments. Candidates should have a degree and proven experience in supply chain management. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing both office and remote work.

Benefits

35 days' holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Sabbatical

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Proven Supply Chain experience.
• Extensive retail knowledge with forecasting insight.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke forecasts for F&V products across the year.
• Analyse product ranges needing bespoke forecasting.
• Monitor availability and accuracy of forecasts.
• Report to stakeholders on F&V availability.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Summary

£49,500* up to £66,000* per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

We are looking for a Fresh Produce Supply Chain Forecasting consultant to cover a 12 month Temporary Assignment/Fixed Term Contract to forecast F&V volumes nationally across stores and RDCs working within the Head Office Fresh Produce department.

In this role you will be forecasting the F&V volume demand of Lidl GB shoppers and creating high quality Store and RDC forecasts. These forecasts will be used by the F&V Ordering Team to order from F&V Suppliers from across the world to each RDC and ultimately into each store. Insight and analysis tools will be provided by the Analytics team to support the creation of the forecasts. Forecast creation is only the start, end to end monitoring of KPIs will provide the impulse for change as shopper trends develop and enable you to continually adapt the forecast to satisfy the Lidl Shopper.

You will be collaborating closely with internal departments, particularly with Analytics, F&V Ordering and the wider Fresh Produce Team. You will also be partnering with HO / Regional Supply Chain and Logistics in the common purpose of next level F&V availability for Lidl Shoppers.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state‑of‑the‑art office, where you can enjoy an on‑site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you'll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

What you'll do

• Create bespoke store and RDC forecasts for the F&V products with variable demand across the year
• Analyse and identify the range of F&V products that require bespoke forecasting over the year
• Manage the stockholding in depot and store to maximise availability and freshness
• Continually monitor and review store availability and accuracy of forecasts
• Liaise with HO and Regional Supply Chain Team on the bespoke forecasts for RDCs
• Liaise with suppliers on the bespoke forecasts to ensure that they are planned and confirmed
• Identify potential stock flow and operational challenges and take positive action
• Report and present to stakeholders on the F&V availability and freshness KPIs
• Develop departmental processes across the Forecasting team to achieve next level F&V availability for the Lidl Shopper

What you'll need

• Self‑motivated and proactive individual with a can‑do attitude
• Degree‑level education with proven Supply Chain experience
• Extensive retail knowledge with the ability to overlay real world trends on forecasting insight
• Strategically minded considering the short to long term with an appetite for continual improvement
• Focussed, analytical and organised approach to your work, with a real eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills always ready to be a point of contact for the department
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritise conflicting deadlines
• Strong ability to understand complex problems, analyse them in detail and problem solve
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in‑store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

* 10% non‑contractual London Weighting

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.