Trade Planning Manager

1 week ago

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Retail Ltd Full time
Vacancy NameTrade Planning Manager - Meal DealsVacancy NoVN567Job TypePermanentLocationHatfieldJob Details

We're Ocado Retail. We're the people powering , the world's largest online grocer, and Zoom by Ocado , our almost-as-fast-growing, same-day grocery service. As the world's biggest and best online-only grocer, we work tirelessly to bring more of what matters to our customers: unbeatable range, fair value, and effortless convenience.

We're an exceptional and mighty bunch of colleagues who are inspired by our three awesome values: Always be curious , Bring your best self, and Challenge what's possible .

We have ambitious plans and vision to never-stop making our customers' lives better, by delivering the supermarket of tomorrow, today.

About the team

This role sits within the wider trade operations team. This is made up of three areas; Meal Deals, Seasonal & Trading Assistants. The team is key to centralising processes and bringing together multiple departments, to keep on track to important deadlines and deliver the various projects.

About the role

This role is responsible for the full meal deal calendar and strategy across a 12 month trading period. You will work alongside an Analyst to look at the Ocado meal deal performance data, teamed with market wide data. Based on this knowledge you will develop a strong trading plan to be rolled out and built alongside the support of lead Buyers You will have the part time support of two Admin Assistants, with a dotted line into this role. Their focus will be supporting the admin linked to promo set up, document curation and collating buyer / supplier feedback and changes in the central files You will build strong relationships with supply chain to ensure all meal deals are on track with strong availability You will build strong relationships with the M&S central team & Ocado Buyers to share knowledge and make the most of upcoming opportunities You will have a strong eye for detail as it will require data checks each phase, ensuring we have the best plan in place to maximise the commercial opportunities Commercial acumen will be key to ensure you are always evaluating the deals to maximise the opportunity for the total business and the best deal for the customer You will work with Marketing and Merchandising to build the strongest customer marketing plans

Key Responsibilities

Build and deliver the meal deal calender and strategy for the financial year Oversee the entire process, from scoping to implementation, and keep all stakeholders accountable for their steps in the process Develop best practices, processes, and guidelines to deliver the meal deal strategy Work closely with Marketing and Merchandising teams to support customer trade plans, identify opportunities for meal deals to be featured and react to any changes Own the relationship with M&S central team and work collaboratively on any joint Dine In plans Own the relationship with Supply Chain and work collaboratively to ensure the best product availability and drive educated forecasting decisions Create meal deal menus aiming for the best on-the-market customer offering while delivering the value to the business Monitor onsite and off-site media assets featuring meal deals Monitor meal deal performance to support trade KPI targets Develop and provide day-to-day coaching and feedback to supporting admins to ensure they exceed their targets and expand their knowledge of the meal deal strategy and process

Key skills

Great stakeholder management, able to engage well with others and bring them along to ensure strong relationship support Eye for detail to ensure everything is in order in advance of the meal deal go live Great project management skills and able to keep the momentum of a project going despite challenges and multiple stakeholders Able to interpret data into meaningful actions Enthusiastic & motivated to drive the area forwards with new ideas Tenacious in the face of multiple challenges / opinions

What We Offer You

We want our colleagues to feel supported and secure here at Ocado Retail, which is why we have a great range of useful benefits for them to scoop up - and they're now available to easily learn about using our new platform 'Pick 'n' Mix'. Our flexible benefits range from tasty lifestyle discounts to trusty private medical insurance.

These benefits can also be customised so you can pick and choose to best suit your lifestyle.

Core Rewards

Annual bonus scheme - maximum opportunity dependent on the role 26 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays Up to 7% matched pension contributions (e.g. 7% from you, 7% from us) 50% income protection 4x salary life insurance 15% discount 20% Marks and Spencer discount Company-paid private medical insurance for colleagues with the opportunity to add partners/children at corporate rates and Digital GP service Hybrid Working (2-3 days a week connecting, collaborating, and learning together with our colleagues)

Health & Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance Critical Illness DigiCare+ Healthcare Cashplan Health Assessment Dental Insurance Eyecare Vouchers Digital GP Mental Health

Flexible Benefits

Tax-efficient electric vehicle leasing scheme Access to a retail discount platform, providing discounts and cashback

On-site at Apollo

Free onsite parking and free shuttle service from Hatfield station Regular socials, including Town Halls and Mixers & our ORL Summer Party 'The Fig' (serving breakfast, snacks, and lunch), coffee cart, as well as small kitchens (with unlimited refreshments and fresh fruit available every day) and vending machines on each floor. As part of our inclusive nature, help make change within the business and join any of our Networks

Travel to Apollo

We have free onsite parking at Apollo Court, as well as a free shuttle bus service that runs frequently from Hatfield Station - just remember to tell the driver 'Apollo Court' as the shuttle also drops at Ocado Groups Head Office

Driving: Apollo Court, 2 Bishop Square, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9NE

Train : Hatfield station is accessible from mainline routes from London Kings Cross, London St Pancras, or Moorgate.

A little bit more about us

Our business is a joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S. It's a successful combination of award-winning customer service and unrivaled customer data; world-leading technology and logistics from Ocado Group, and unrivaled product development from M&S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ocado Retail Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employers are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status

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