Supply Chain Demand Planner
Job Description
About the role
As a Demand Planner, you will manage stock levels to ensure timely replenishment and optimal inventory across depots and retail locations. Collaborating with the logistics and buying teams, you'll forecast demand for new and discontinued products, coordinate inter-company stock transfers, and resolve delivery issues. Daily reporting on supplier shortages and stock-outs will help drive informed decisions, supporting efficient supply chain operations and customer satisfaction.
Main Responsibilities
- Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment of products, working closely with the logistics team to optimise stock turnover and minimise stock-outs
- Manage inter company stock transfers between depots
- Place orders and follow through on deliveries to ensure stock arrives on time, and any issues or discrepancies are resolved efficiently
- Work with Buying team on Product forecasting for new and delisting products
- Maintain and report on supplier shortages and OOS issues daily
- Develop and evaluate scenarios for demand changes due to market fluctuations or seasonal peaks
- Propose and implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs
You will need
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent attention to detail
- Great communication skills
- Excel skills
- Demand and forecast planning
- 1-2 years' experience in a similar role
Desirable but not essential
- Experience in the drinks industry
What's in it for you
- Employee discounts after 3 months, such as:
- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply