Supply Chain Support Planner

The Supply Chain function situated at the Royton Depot is a key department responsible for stock replenishment that interfaces with clients and all departments of Best Food Logistics.

Working within a dynamic supply chain and client team, you will support the delivery of great service to our customers through outstanding availability and inventory control with a consistent focus on driving supply chain performance.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support Supply Chain Analysts in their daily tasks to ensure efficient flow of goods throughout the network, managing constraints efficiently and collaboratively. This will include the successful delivery of customer promotions and menu change activity particularly through the prioritisation of inbound and provision of accurate/timely information and a variety of customer/supply chain projects/initiatives and wider business initiatives including, new contract introduction and migration opportunities.

You will be required to track and report Key Performance Indicators, including availability, inventory, promotions and events management and generate continuous improvement suggestions in support of customers and our business through the implementation of more effective and efficient ways of working.

Specific accountabilities include the ability to balance inbound priorities with depot capacity, prioritizing appropriate purchase orders to support inventory control and availability metrics. Pro-actively engage with suppliers to ensure booking slots are secured and deliveries arrive as required, working collaboratively to resolve any issues. Ensuring customer needs are met through delivery of agreed targets. That end-to-end and wider business context is considered as part of supply chain decision making. To pro-actively engage with National Account Managers to ensure appropriate decisions/actions are taken regarding customer inventory e.g. Delisted products and Held stock

Applicants must have excellent communication and mathematical skills, the ability to effectively prioritise and organise your own work and do so under pressure. PC skills, especially Microsoft Excel, are advantageous as well as a good understanding of a fast moving consumer goods supply chain. Working towards relevant professional qualifications would be advantageous, as would previous stock analyst and inventory control experience.

Working Hours:

40 hours per week over 5 days which may include some weekend work and public holidays on a rota basis.

We look forward to you joining the BEST team!

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, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*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*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk