Job Description
We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work/life balance. That’s waiting for you right here. Supply Chain and Logistics are the engine room for getting thousands of products from farms and factories, through the business and to our millions of customers every day. We plan around events from barbecue weekends to Sunday roasts, and who wants oven-ready cauliflower cheese to those who prefer to make it from scratch. Insight and data are everything. But so is judgement — if there’s an issue or ambiguity anywhere, we’re the first to spot it. There’s a big transformation going on. That calls for people who champion change, bring others with them, collaborate and communicate. Because those people can go a very long way.
Logistics - Planner
Why join us
Joining us as a Planner means being an integral part of our operational team and playing a key role in the success of our business, particularly during peak periods. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our Network Planning and Supply Chain teams, providing accurate forecasting and volume information that enables effective planning of flow and intake. Communication skills and taking ownership are highly valued in this role. As part of our team, you will have the chance to provide valuable insights, contribute to data analysis, and support the improvement of planning tools and processes. With previous experience in forecasting and a strong understanding of logistics and operations, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.
What you'll be doing
As a Planner, your role will be crucial in providing first class administration activities, to ensure the smooth operation and effective planning within the business. Working collaboratively with the Senior Planners within the Network Planning team, and the wider Supply Chain teams, as well as Commercial and Suppliers, you will provide accurate forecasting and volume information to the distribution centres, enabling efficient flow and intake of goods in either an Inbound, or Container movement capacity. You will be accountable for making bookings inline with SLAs and DC capacities, as well as overseeing the day-to-day, escalating concerns and providing options for resolution. Your strong communication skills at all levels will be essential as you take ownership and add value to the role. You will create short-term forecasting and planning activities, share operational plans and schedules with the Network Planning team, and provide insightful data analysis in a clear and timely manner. Additionally, you will contribute to business updates for Supply Chain teams and senior management, identify and highlight operational issues that may impact objectives and work on improving planning tools and processes for increased accuracy and simplification. Your previous experience in forecasting, knowledge of DC systems, and understanding of merchandising practises will contribute to your success in the role. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in PC applications, especially MS Excel and the ability to plan, organise, and multitask will be essential in managing cross-functional initiatives and the day-to-day role, within the supply chain and logistics operations.
Who you are
As a Planner for our business, you are a highly skilled professional who plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our distribution centres. With your strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally, you collaborate closely with Network Planning and Supply Chain teams to provide accurate forecasting and volume information for effective planning of flow and intake. Your attention to detail, problem solving skills, analytical mindset, and proficiency in data analysis tools enable you to provide valuable insights and make informed decisions. With your experience in forecasting, knowledge of DC systems and operations, and understanding of merchandising practices, you contribute to the optimisation of planning processes and support the achievement of team objectives. You excel in managing multiple tasks, demonstrating strong planning and organisational skills, and thrive in cross-functional environments.
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new — whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:
Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 5% of salary, depending on how we perform.
Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme.
Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.
Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibiity criteria may apply).