Supply Planner

An exciting opportunity awaits…..

We are implementing a new forecasting and replenishment system and would welcome applicants with supply chain experience and a desire to learn and evolve in our new tech for the transformation and development  of our supply chain.

Supply Planner

Our Supply Planners are involved in delivering excellent product availability to our store teams.

It is a fast paced, high-energy team that delivers exceptional results, providing solutions for our store teams that make their lives easier.

Purpose Of Role

The Supply Planner is responsible for managing product areas that deliver c.£3m sales per week across c.200 products for our 1000 Iceland and Food Warehouse stores. Forecasting and setting up promotions to meet industry leading availability and stock targets, utilising our SBO ordering process. Delivering strong customer service and communicating to internal colleagues, suppliers and customers is key to this role.

Responsibilities will include

• Making the most effective use of goods in capacity to maximise availability from depots
• Managing rebooking’s on daily basis by working with and collaborating with the wider team
• Management of stock within Company budgets, including discontinued and deranged stock
• Deliver within Company Reduced and Waste budget.
• Meeting demand requirements to ensure continuous supply whilst working in line with Company KPI’s and Budgets for all sales channels.
• Anticipating factors that will influence demand such as seasonal events, weather and promotions.

Essential Criteria

• The ability to work under pressure, multitask and be able to prioritise workload.
• You must have a strong customer focus with a proven ability to work accurately and with attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills are essential with Excel knowledge an added advantage.
• Supply chain experience is preferred but not essential

Make a difference to your career, we expect a lot but you’ll get a lot back in return. We will help you grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.

Alongside this we can offer you:

• A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
• 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount
• Free parking 
• Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!
• Subsidised Costa onsite
• Discounted gym membership
• Charity fundraising events
• Educational sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition