Inbound Co-ordinator

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for 6 month role in our Inbound Team.

You will join the product supply team and take responsibility for achieving and maximising Company product availability targets through careful planning whilst working closely with internal stakeholders.

This is a Hybrid Role you will be required to work in the office at least 2 days a week however on occasions this could be more if the business requires.

You will be responsible for
- To centrally co-ordinate Supplier bookings, to ensure the effective planning and execution of activity to agreed service levels, timescales and cost KPIs.
- To centrally co-ordinate Backhaul and IDT movements to agreed kpi’s.
- To provide centralised support on intake volume planning and management to agreed daily capacity constraints, including supporting the Product Supply and RSC teams in the prioritisation of in-bound product.
- To develop ways of optimising in-bound flows to improve supplier/haulier service and RSC effectiveness, including daily intake phasing and improving supplier product presentation.
- To monitor and provide support in the management of RSC capacity within agreed limits (stock and locations), working closely with the Product Supply and RSC teams to prevent, identify and resolve issues.
- To support in the planning of RSC volumes for seasonal, promotions and weather related activities, including weekly/daily inbound, outbound and capacity forecasts and actual volume reporting.
- To ensure Key Performance Indicators and targets are developed for areas of accountability and to circulate monitoring reporting to key stake-holders.
- To produce reports for key stakeholders of inbound performance against caps and orders on a daily/weekly basis.
- Plan the intake window and RSC bookings to ensure successful management and delivery of seasonal, promotional and range review products within the RSC windows without impacting Supply Chain processes.
- Ensure robust contingency plans are in place for failed deliveries.
- Monitor and help manage the EDI system for orders placed by supply Chain.
- Ensure system (KEWILL) is running and monitor for any issues.
- Liaise with suppliers as required.

You will need
- knowledge of MS Excel.
- All experience considered.
- Great Attention to detail
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Work on your own initiative with a pro-active approach to tasks and be able to think outside the box when it comes to problem solving.
- Good communication skills
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English grade C or above.
- The aptitude to learn new skills quickly.

About The Company
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Booker and Best where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our workplace is one where differences are valued, and all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We not only celebrate and embrace diversity and build inclusion but recognise the value and opportunities this brings. Our inclusive culture makes our company stronger and is fundamental to our core purpose: serving customers, communities and the planet a little better every day. Everyone’s welcome at Booker.

Please note

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

What's in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. 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 through-out the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
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