Store Ordering Manager - New & Refresh Stores

Tesco UK; Digswell; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major supermarket and technology company is seeking a motivated individual to join their Systems team in Digswell. This fast-paced role focuses on implementing store plans, managing sales forecasts, and acting as the contact point for project managers. Candidates should possess exceptional organisational and communication skills, demonstrating an analytical mindset. The position involves a blend of in-office collaboration and remote work, supporting a flexible work environment. Join a team committed to making everyday experiences better for millions of customers.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive recruitment process

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to reprioritise effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical, critical mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• A proactive, creative self-starter who can manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Implementing store range and merchandising plans for new and refresh stores.
• Building and reviewing store-level sales forecasts and orders.
• Accurately managing CR ordering system settings.
• Acting as the main point of contact for Retail Project Managers.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders across the business.
• Defining and tracking performance against KPIs.
• Supporting additional responsibilities such as gatekeeping ordering systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Creative thinking

Job description

Our Systems, New & Refresh Stores team is responsible for delivering Tesco’s Property programme, managing new store openings, closures, and refresh projects in partnership with Retail and Property teams. We also oversee stock flow during peak seasonal periods such as Summer, Easter, and Christmas, ensuring availability for our customers.

In addition, the team supports petrol filling station refits, fulfilment centres, and direct-to-store ordering systems, acting as gatekeepers for store ordering processes and delivering ad hoc retail projects. This is a fast‑paced role that requires strong collaboration, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Implementing store range and merchandising plans for new and refresh stores.
• Building and reviewing store‑level sales forecasts and orders to maintain availability and manage stock levels.
• Accurately managing CR ordering system settings.
• Acting as the main point of contact for Retail Project Managers on ordering and availability queries.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders across the business to ensure a joined‑up approach.
• Defining and tracking performance against KPIs.
• Supporting additional responsibilities such as gatekeeping ordering systems, direct‑to‑store supply, and depot relief.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently within a team, is highly organised, pragmatic, and a lateral thinker with an inquisitive mindset. You’ll be motivated to drive positive change and always keep our customers at the heart of what you do.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to reprioritise effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical, critical mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• A proactive, creative self‑starter who can manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and senior leadership.

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award‑winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you’re just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we’re here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We’re proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you’re interested in joining our team but don’t tick every box, don’t let that hold you back from applying.