Fresh Produce Supply Chain Forecasting Specialist

2 weeks ago

West Ewell, United Kingdom Lidl - Head Office Full time
Job Summary

Are you a skilled supply chain professional looking to advance your career in the fast-paced and dynamic world of fresh produce forecasting? Do you have a proven track record of analyzing complex data sets and developing predictive models to drive business growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Forecasting Consultant to join our team at Lidl - Head Office.

As a Supply Chain Forecasting Consultant, you will be responsible for creating high-quality store and RDC forecasts for the fresh produce products with variable demand across the year. You will work closely with internal departments, including Analytics, F&V Ordering, and the wider Fresh Produce Team, to develop and implement forecasting models that maximize availability and freshness of fresh produce. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing stockholding in depot and store, continually monitoring and reviewing store availability and accuracy of forecasts, and liaising with HO and Regional Supply Chain Team on the bespoke forecasts for RDCs.

Key Responsibilities
• Create bespoke store and RDC forecasts for the F&V products with variable demand across the year
• Analyze and identify the range of F&V products that require bespoke forecasting over the year
• Manage the stockholding in depot and store to maximize 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

Requirements
• 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
• Focused, analytical, and organized approach to 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 prioritize conflicting deadlines
• Strong ability to understand complex problems, analyze them in detail, and problem-solve
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits
• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

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