Seasonal Planning Lead

4 weeks ago

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Logistics Full time

Seasonal Planning Lead | Hybrid | Hatfield – two days a week in Hatfield Head Office.

Here at Ocado Logistics, it's our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners, developing ground-breaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world - changing the way the world shops, for good.

We are the beating heart of our UK business and comprise a network of cutting-edge warehouses and offices across the country that ensure that we optimise the experience and use our proprietary technology across the supply chain to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. At the same time, delivering bags of possibilities for our employees and a career that will ensure no two days are ever the same.

About the role

We wouldn't be able to positively impact the way the world shops without our passionate team members - who keep our business running, our operations optimised, and our customers happy. To support this, we now have an opportunity for a Seasonal Planning Lead to join the team.

As a Seasonal Planning Lead, you will be responsible for managing all elements of seasonal planning within the Planning and Analytics department, primarily focusing on Easter and Christmas. This includes overseeing the end-to-end seasonal planning process, managing the master project plan, and ensuring seamless coordination across various teams.

This role is critical in aligning seasonal capacity with demand, ensuring route and slot setup, resolving availability issues, and providing regular updates to senior leadership to maximize sales and ensure peak performance during seasonal periods.

As a Seasonal Planning Lead, you will:

  • Develop and manage the department's plan for seasonal events (Easter and Christmas), ensuring all critical milestones are met.
  • Align with retailers on demand plans to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory management.
  • Ensure timely route and slot setup, including successful slot release and daily monitoring of slot availability.
  • Identify and resolve slot availability issues promptly to minimize customer disruptions.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Technology, Finance, and Retailers to ensure seamless seasonal plan execution.
  • Define requirements for data and reporting related to seasonal events, ensuring accurate and timely insights for stakeholders.
  • Provide daily and weekly updates on sales, actions, risks, and mitigation plans.
  • Monitor and report on sales vs. capacity, slot availability, and overall seasonal performance.
  • Address ad hoc seasonal queries and provide necessary information to stakeholders.

About you – Requirements to be considered

  • Experience in planning, project management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets) and strong data analysis capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Flexible approach to working hours to support 24/7 business operations, including occasional weekend work.

Preferred but not essential:

  • Proficiency in SQL and experience with BigQuery.
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.

Interview Process

  • Intro (30 mins) – Phone/Google Meet with Lead Recruiter, Richard Wandowski.
  • Interviews – The process will consist of two stages, focusing on scenario-based, behavioral, and experience-related questions, along with an in-depth discussion about the role.

At Ocado, we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you'll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere as well as an award-winning recognition programme and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts.

Including:

  • Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
  • Wellbeing Support: Access dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme for holistic well-being.
  • Generous Leave: Begin with 25 days, growing to 27 after 5 years, with an option to buy more.
  • Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching.
  • Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical insurance.
  • Family-Friendly: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and paternity leave.
  • Financial Aid: Get interest-free train tickets and join our Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Shuttle Services: Convenient free shuttle buses connect you to work.
  • Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to participate in our success.
  • Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers and restaurants.
  • Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Insurance for financial security.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, or union membership status.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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