Supplier Communications Planner

Sainsbury's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greater London is seeking a Supplier Communications Manager/Planner to enhance supplier relationships through effective communication. You will be responsible for planning and controlling communications, creating engaging content, and managing the 'Supplier Journal' digital magazine. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, experience with senior leadership engagement, and the ability to create impactful messaging. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the retail landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning and creating engaging communication materials.
• Strong ability to write, design, and edit impactful content.
• Demonstrated proficiency in producing polished communication outputs using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control all central communications for suppliers.
• Write, design, and oversee impactful communications for the supplier base.
• Publish and manage the content of the 'Supplier Journal' digital magazine.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to develop clear and succinct messaging

Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Highly organized

Experience engaging with senior leaders

Job description

Why join us

Joining our Commercial Delivery team at Sainsbury's means being part of a supportive and diverse group of professionals who take pride in making a lasting impression in the retail industry. As a Supplier Communications Manager/Planner, you will have the opportunity to utilise your exceptional communication skills to craft engaging messages and develop impactful communications that will enhance our relationships with suppliers. You will play a vital role in keeping our suppliers informed about our strategies, updates, and important announcements, ensuring clarity and alignment in our business strategy. With interesting projects such as legislation updates and corporate strategy communication, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our overall success. Join us and become part of a team that values effective communication, collaboration, and making a difference in the retail landscape.

What you'll do

Your primary responsibility will be to plan and control all central communications for suppliers, ensuring that they are well-informed and updated on the latest developments within our business. You will be responsible for writing, designing, and developing impactful communications that engage and appeal to our supplier base, utilising tools such as the Together With supplier portal and direct call-to-action emails. Additionally, you will publish and oversee the content of the 'Supplier Journal' digital magazine, collaborating with different teams to source stories and content. Gathering feedback from suppliers, you will ensure that the communications provide value and meet their needs. In collaboration with the Supplier Relationship Manager, you will also assist in organising important supplier communication and engagement events. Your strong communication skills, ability to create engaging content, and proficiency with various communication tools will be crucial in delivering effective and well-received communications to suppliers.

Who you are

You are a strategic and creative professional with a strong background in planning and creating engaging communication materials to enhance supplier relationships and drive commercial value. Your exceptional verbal and written communication skills, coupled with your ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership, enable you to deliver impactful and consistent messaging through various channels. With a focus on continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and attention to detail, you drive the execution of centralised communications plans and contribute to the overall success of supplier communications strategies within the organisation.

Essential Criteria

• Proven current experience planning and creating engaging communication materials, with the ability to write, design, and edit impactful content in a large complex organisation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, succinct messaging for varied supplier audiences.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word and Excel, demonstrating ability in producing polished communication outputs
• Highly organised, able to plan and deliver against set milestones, managing multiple communication streams simultaneously.
• Proven skills and experience engaging and working confidently with senior with senior leaders to source content, align messaging, and ensure communications reflect strategic priorities.