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Supply Planner - 6 Month Temporary Contract, Hemel Hempstead
Client:
Booker
Location:
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
7933de25b98e
Job Views:
50
Posted:
24.06.2025
Expiry Date:
08.08.2025
Job Description:
Booker • Maxted Rd, Hemel Hempstead • Apply by 09-May-2025
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Planner to join Booker Retail Partners for 6 months to cover a secondment role in the Grocery Team at our Hemel Hempstead Office. Joining the wider product supply team, you will be responsible for achieving and maximising Company product availability targets through careful planning and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Working hours: 38 hours a week, Monday to Friday. You will be required to work in the office at least 2 days a week.
What is in it for you
At Booker, we offer a great working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* 10% discount with a Booker colleague card, plus double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most Tesco purchases, plus additional discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance with Tesco Bank.
* Free eye tests, discounts on glasses and contact lenses.
* Health checks at Tesco Pharmacy, discounted RAC breakdown cover, and more.
* Participation in share schemes, pension plans, life assurance, health and wellbeing resources, and holiday packages.
Responsibilities:
* Optimise service levels within the business unit and supply chain.
* Manage a portfolio of suppliers and product categories.
* Achieve stockholding and wastage budgets, coordinate stock levels, and communicate key issues.
* Forecast, track promotions, and support seasonal activities.
* Collaborate with internal teams to align trading and supply chain goals.
* Develop strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure optimal inbound supply.
Requirements:
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
* Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
* Customer service orientation, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.
* Proactive, problem-solving mindset, able to work independently.
* Previous procurement or supply chain experience preferred, knowledge of ordering systems and sales forecasting is a plus.
* GCSE or equivalent Maths and English grade C or above.
* Desirable: Supply chain professional qualification or degree level education.
About us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across the country. We operate numerous branches, distribution centers, and support facilities nationwide.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and support flexible working arrangements to accommodate different life circumstances.
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