Supply Chain Officer
£32,000 – 40,000 per annum. 30‑35 days’ holiday (pro rata) – NEW RDC Opening Leeds. 10% in‑store discount. Full‑time 40‑hour contract. Enhanced family leave.
As a Supply Chain Officer at Lidl, you will manage stock and demand across the Inbound Goods, Promotional, and Availability & Freshness teams. Your role will ensure timely delivery of goods, accurate ordering, minimisation of waste, and optimisation of in‑store promotion performance.
What you’ll do
* Inbound Goods:
o Analyse and ensure availability of listed items.
o Proactively manage demand of listed items.
o Make frequent independent decisions regarding orders.
o Build strong, lasting relationships with suppliers.
o Maintain accurate, regularly updated ordering systems.
o Collaborate with stores to support key availability objectives.
* Promotional:
o Place orders to suppliers on time and manage deliveries to the RDC.
o Manage stakeholder relationships within the region and head office.
o Create and maintain promotional allocations for stores.
o Analyse and amend forecasts and data to identify trends.
o Monitor and optimise seasonal campaign performance.
o Create demand forecasts for promotional lines and seasonal campaigns.
* Availability & Freshness:
o Analyse and ensure availability of listed items.
o Prepare relevant employee training.
o Make frequent independent decisions regarding orders.
o Build strong, lasting relationships with suppliers.
o Maintain accurate, regularly updated ordering systems.
o Collaborate with stores to support key availability objectives.
What you’ll need
* Degree‑level education or equivalent relevant experience.
* Analytical mind and methodical approach with strong PC skills.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Workspace.
* Ability to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Fluency in German is desirable but not essential.
What you’ll receive
* 30‑35 days’ annual holiday (pro rata).
* Ongoing training.
* 10% in‑store discount.
* Enhanced family leave.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Additional perks and benefits.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company’s receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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