Supply Chain Demand Planner

Job ref: 24231 Category: Ops Support Roles

Salary Competitive
Location Venus House Unit 3, 62 Garman Road, London
Contract Type Permanent
Hours 40
Closing Date 3 January, 2025
Business Unit Venus Wines

51.6064, -0.0507259

Venus House Unit 3, 62 Garman Road, London N17 0UT

About the role

As a Demand Planner, you will manage stock levels to ensure timely replenishment and optimal inventory across depots and retail locations. Collaborating with the logistics and buying teams, you’ll forecast demand for new and discontinued products, coordinate inter-company stock transfers, and resolve delivery issues. Daily reporting on supplier shortages and stock-outs will help drive informed decisions, supporting efficient supply chain operations and customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment of products, working closely with the logistics team to optimise stock turnover and minimise stock-outs
Manage inter company stock transfers between depots
Place orders and follow through on deliveries to ensure stock arrives on time, and any issues or discrepancies are resolved efficiently
Work with Buying team on Product forecasting for new and delisting products
Maintain and report on supplier shortages and OOS issues daily
Develop and evaluate scenarios for demand changes due to market fluctuations or seasonal peaks
Propose and implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs

You will need

Ability to multitask
Excellent attention to detail
Great communication skills
Excel skills
Demand and forecast planning
1-2 years’ experience in a similar role

Desirable but not essential

Experience in the drinks industry

What's in it for you

Employee discounts after 3 months, such as:
A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco 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 throughout the year.
Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply

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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.

How we support disabled colleagues and candidates is key to our inclusive culture; 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*