Supply Planner

ENGINEERINGUK; Irthlingborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Supply Planner for their head office in Irthlingborough. The role involves managing stock flow, ensuring product availability, and collaborating with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in the FMCG sector, with a focus on problem-solving and stakeholder management.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Discounts at Tesco and other partners

Retirement savings plan

Health and Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG sector.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Knowledge of relevant markets and developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of products and suppliers.
• Root cause out-of-stock issues and communicate key issues.
• Plan for seasonality and trends to ensure product availability.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Data Interpretation

Flexibility

Curiosity

Job description

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What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and providing opportunities for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most Tesco purchases for four days after each pay day, thirteen times a year, plus discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile and other deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank (terms apply).
• Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals website and cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility for our annual Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance coverage of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

Booker Group is recruiting for Supply Planner roles at our head office in Wellingborough, Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, NN8 1LT. Once fully inducted, we offer hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 remote.

In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end planning and stock flow from suppliers to stores and customers, using data to maximize availability while minimizing inventory and waste.

You will be responsible for

• Managing a portfolio of products and suppliers.
• Ensuring all processes comply with GSCOP.
• Managing process changes in branch orderable products.
• Root causing out-of-stock issues and communicating key issues.
• Managing underperforming suppliers.
• Achieving service level and stockholding targets.
• Planning intake processes smoothly and accurately.
• Monitoring stock levels, delisted stock, and overstocks, and taking corrective actions.
• Planning for seasonality and trends to ensure product availability.
• Launching new product lines effectively.
• Forecasting sales to meet availability targets.
• Ensuring maximum product availability during peak activity and escalated issues.
• Maintaining good communication with the trading team for excellent service.
• Adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Escalating issues appropriately.
• Championing inclusion and diversity within Booker.

You will need

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Attention to detail, report writing, data interpretation, and record keeping skills.
• Curiosity and knowledge of relevant markets and developments.
• Flexibility in approach.
• Experience in FMCG sector.
• A proven ability to work autonomously and in teams.

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