Supply Chain Planner

6 months ago


Walsall, United Kingdom Poundland&Dealz Full time

Are you a Master of Supply Chain Management?

We're seeking a talented supply chain planner for 12 months to join our dynamic team. As a supply chain planner, you will have the chance to demonstrate our values by protecting the pound by optimising inventory levels, care for our colleagues by collaborating with cross-functional teams and love our customers by ensuring on-time deliveries of their favorite soft drinks.

Why choose us?
- An annual bonus acknowledging your contributions to our success.
- A company car selected from our sustainable electric fleet or car allowance.
- Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to Level Six Supply Chain Professional qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
- A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes set you up for success.
- Holiday allowance is increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days) with the option to purchase additional days after two years' service, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
- In-store discount of 10% and exclusive discounts through our colleague benefits online portal.
- All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues.
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits and life assurance.
- Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being.

What you'll be doing..
- Seasonal and quarterly forecast management with weekly reviews.
- Regular supplier meetings to form collaborative working relationships and improved inventory outcomes.
- Support buying team range plan with Open to Buy planning and intake phasing process.
- Promotional management though planning, launching, exit and review phases.
- Ensure Range Refresh launch availability and ongoing availability through close supplier communication and management, make any changes in the range, e.g. promotions, seasonal and range review.
- Monitor, update and report critical path progress throughout the effective life of a product to identify issues and risks and take appropriate action.
- Ensure stock is maintained at an optimum level by working on re-phasing and recommending cancellation, re-buy, delivering 'on time' availability.
- Analysis of data across categories and measure performance and forecast as required.
- Agree Open to Buy documentation with Buyers.

What you'll need...
- Robust commercial planner.
- Understanding of dynamic seasonally driven product categories.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Decisive decision-making skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to influence.
- Drive and commitment.
- Advanced excel skills.

About us...

From one store in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990 to more than 850 across the UK and the Republic of Ireland today, Poundland & Dealz has developed a reputation for offering top brands and quality own-brand products at an amazing value. We sell everything from food and drink to DIY, pet products to stationery, not forgetting our very own fashion brand, PEP&CO. We have recently invested £45 million in the business, opened new stores and revamped existing ones. We’re on an exciting journey, and you can be a part of it.

We’re part of a much larger group in Europe called Pepco which has 3,000 stores in 17 territories serving 50 million shoppers, and the size of our business means there are so many opportunities for you to come and join us. From our retail stores to our support and distribution centres, everywhere you see Poundland and Dealz, you’ll find passionate and knowledgeable colleagues delivering amazing service to our customers. Once you’re part of our family, we’ll give you everything you need to be the best you can be, from training to coaching and mentoring. Our seven core values and seven leadership principles steer how we do business. They give us the building blocks to create a culture where everybody thrives, and sustainability is at the top of our agenda.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Experience**:

- Category Management: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Walsall (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Walsall: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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