Fresh Produce Supply Chain Forecasting Consultant

2 days ago

Chessington, United Kingdom Lidl - Head Office Full time

Summary £49,500 up to £66,000 per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work. Just like you. We have some exciting new Consultant roles available forecasting F&V volumes nationally across store and RDCs working within the Head Office Fresh Produce department. In this role you will be forecasting the F&V volume demand of Lidl GB shoppers and creating high quality Store and RDC forecasts. These forecasts will be used by the F&V Ordering Team to order from F&V Suppliers from across the world to each RDC and ultimately into each store. Insight and analysis tools will be provided by the Analytics team to support the creation of the forecasts. Forecast creation is only the start, end to end monitoring of KPIs will provide the impulse for change as shopper trends develop and enable you to continually adapt the forecast to satisfy the Lidl Shopper. You will be collaborating closely with internal departments, particularly with Analytics, F&V Ordering and the wider Fresh Produce Team. You will also be partnering with HO Regional Supply Chain and Logistics in the common purpose of next level F&V availability for Lidl Shoppers. In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well. What youll do ● Create bespoke store and RDC forecasts for the F&V products with variable demand across the year ● Analyse and identify the range of F&V products that require bespoke forecasting over the year ● Manage the stockholding in depot and store to maximise availability and freshness ● Continually monitor and review store availability and accuracy of forecasts ● Liaise with HO and Regional Supply Chain Team on the bespoke forecasts for RDCs ● Liaise with suppliers on the bespoke forecasts to ensure that they are planned and confirmed ● Identify potential stock flow and operational challenges and take positive action ● Report and present to stakeholders on the F&V availability and freshness KPIs ● Develop departmental processes across the Forecasting team to achieve next level F&V availability for the Lidl Shopper What youll need ● Self-motivated and proactive individual with a can-do attitude ● Degree-level education with proven Supply Chain experience ● Extensive retail knowledge with the ability to overlay real world trends on forecasting insight ● Strategically minded considering the short to long term with an appetite for continual improvement ● Focussed, analytical and organised approach to your work, with a real eye for detail ● Excellent communication skills always ready to be a point of contact for the department ● Strong ability to multitask and prioritise conflicting deadlines ● Strong ability to understand complex problems, analyse them in detail and problem solve ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills What youll receive ● 35 days holiday (pro rata) ● 10% in-store discount ● Sabbatical ● Enhanced family leave ● Pension scheme ● Plus, more of the perks you deserve You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

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