Co‑op Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Base pay range
Demand Planner
£34,000 to £41,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A)
Manchester city centre, hybrid work: at least 2 days a week in office, the remaining time at home.
5‑day working pattern (occasionally weekend work).
Permanent and 12‑month fixed‑term contract roles available.
We’re looking for a Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team. In this role you will convert demand into supply to ensure the right products flow through our depots and into our Co‑op stores on time. By managing supplier relationships you will optimise store on‑shelf availability through replenishment of our store and distribution network.
What you’ll do
* Manage the end‑to‑end life cycle of products.
* Support the delivery of the category sales plan, including seasonal events and promotions, through effective planning and cross‑functional collaboration.
* Be responsible for the accuracy of forecast.
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, collaborating on the creation and delivery of strategic plans.
* Take ownership of your category and make informed decisions that impact availability, sales, waste, and inventory.
* Ensure the cost‑effective supply of products.
What we’re looking for
* A genuine interest in the retail trading environment.
* Great influencing and relationship management skills.
* Excellent analytical skills, with experience working with large and complex data sets.
* Experience conducting trend and root‑cause analysis.
* Good problem‑solving skills; logical thinking.
* A positive approach to working in a changing environment.
Why Co‑op?
* An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance).
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays.
* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
* Access to a subsidised onsite gym at our Manchester HQ.
* Coaching and training to support your career development.
* Wagestream app – giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn.
Building a diverse environment
We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We’re also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we’ll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme at Disability Confident Scheme – Co‑op Colleagues and more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Diversity and Inclusion. Please note that we may close applications for this role early.
As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment. The assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you’re a current Co‑op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
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