Grocery Supply Planner: Optimize Availability & Stock

Booker; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesaler in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Supply Planner for a 6-month secondment. The role involves optimizing service levels, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring product availability. Candidates should possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as a customer service focus. A degree or relevant qualification is preferred, alongside experience in supply chain or procurement. This role requires working in the office at least 2 days a week.

Benefits

Discounts at Booker and Tesco

Health checks and insurance discounts

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels.
• Previous experience in procurement or supply chain is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Optimize service levels to customers and supply chain.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers and product categories.
• Forecast and track promotions and product allocations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Time management

Customer service orientation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level education or qualification in supply chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading wholesaler in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Supply Planner for a 6-month secondment. The role involves optimizing service levels, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring product availability. Candidates should possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as a customer service focus. A degree or relevant qualification is preferred, alongside experience in supply chain or procurement. This role requires working in the office at least 2 days a week.