Hybrid Supply Planner – Forecasting & Stock Optimization

Tesco; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Inclusive recruitment process

Disability Confident Committed Leader

Job summary

Booker is the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler. We’re hiring a Supply Chain professional to help keep stock flowing, forecast demand and support branches and categories.

This permanent, hybrid role (38 hours/week, Mon–Fri) offers three days in the office at either Wellingborough or Hemel Hempstead. You’ll work across teams, using stock planning systems and Excel to improve service and cash profit.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English grade C/4+ is required.
• Good numerical skills and strong communication are essential.
• Clear organisation and attention to detail are important for success in this role.
• Ability to forecast demand and plan ahead using data and historical trends.

Responsibilities

• Hitting service level targets while managing stockholding and waste.
• Owning a supplier/category portfolio.
• Overseeing that stock arrives into our network in full and on time.
• Forecasting demand, including NPD launches, seasonality and promotions.
• Working across the business with multiple stakeholders, ensuring clear communication at all levels.
• Spotting risks early and taking appropriate action to resolve.
• Deal with immediate issues in the moment.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Stock ordering systems

Excel basics

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4+)

Tools

Stock planning systems

Excel

Job description

Booker is the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler. We’re hiring a Supply Chain professional to help keep stock flowing, forecast demand and support branches and categories.

This permanent, hybrid role (38 hours/week, Mon–Fri) offers three days in the office at either Wellingborough or Hemel Hempstead. You’ll work across teams, using stock planning systems and Excel to improve service and cash profit.