Job Title
Operational Planning Manager
Location
Lutterworth IDC
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
40
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category
Planning
Closing Date
12 June 2024
About the role
The Operational Planning Manager has overall accountability for the leadership and implementation of the plan for the network. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering KRA’s and operating standards, underpinned by the people plan whilst maintaining legal compliance.
Our warehouses are at the heart of our business: after all, this is where we pick, sort and deliver all the goods our customers want. They operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so the planning that goes into them is vital if they're to run like clockwork. You'll work closely with a number of stakeholders to develop and implement plans and forecasts to maximise efficiency.
You will:
· Be obsessed about our purpose and our customers in line with our online proposition
· Deliver commercial targets by leading the team to implement the commercial agenda
· Work with your team to deliver the people plan for the function
· Drive a high-performance culture through communication and engagement
· Lead the compliance agenda and execute any appropriate action plans
· Utilise MI/data to identify trends, and use this proactively to make data-led decisions and invest resources where it matters most
· Embrace inclusivity, seeking new ways to improve the function and developing a diverse team
· Be a role model to the Leading Asda qualities and what you stand for
· Build a business that makes you proud, working collaboratively with all stakeholders
About You
You’ll have the ability to drive a high-performance culture and hold your team to account. You will possess a flexible and agile mindset, along with a drive to continuously learn and improve. You’ll be a strong leader, able to influence at all levels and deliver change in complex and ambiguous environments. An understanding and curiosity in the external market is also key to be successful in this role.
Work Where it Works
Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to chose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including; -
• Discretionary company bonus
• £5,700 company car or car allowance
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.
We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves