Supply Chain/ Logistics Network Planning Manager
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We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain/ Logistics Network Planning Manager to join the Waitrose Supply Chain. The Supply Chain/ Logistics Network Planning Manager will support the Network Planning & Optimisation Lead to plan the flow of goods throughout the Waitrose network. In this role you will play a pivotal part in optimising our extensive supply chain network, ensuring exceptional product availability for our customers across all retail channels. A key part of this role will involve making data‑driven decisions based on the integrated planning process, business requirements and reporting (e.g. actuals / forecast / plan / budget variances). This role demands strong leadership, analytical skills and a ‘can‑do’ attitude to drive significant change and continuous improvement within our large diverse organisation.
* Salary - £53,500 – £80,300
* Contract type - Permanent
* Working pattern/flexible working - Hybrid work with 2 to 3 days per week in the office, plus occasional onsite supply‑chain visits
* Location - Bracknell Head Office
* Interviews - in person at Bracknell Head Office on 5th and 6th January 2026
* Internal code - Network Planning Manager
Key Responsibilities
* Leading end‑to‑end planning activities across Waitrose Supply Chain from the operational plan, forecast, daily/chamber capacity plans, budgets and resource requirements.
* Managing stock and volume movements, balancing service with cost and efficiency to deliver the right balance of customer proposition, availability, wastage and working capital.
* Collaborating with Trading, Merchandising, Distribution and Retail to manage conflicting business priorities and make the best decisions for the business as a whole.
Essential Skills/experience You’ll Need
* Experience in a planning function for a complex grocery retailer.
* Managing plans from daily to 18‑month horizon.
* Providing constructive challenge and facilitating trade‑offs between competing business priorities.
* Balancing different needs and mediating where necessary.
* Experience in budget setting.
* Stakeholder engagement and management.
* Proven track record of delivery and data‑driven decision‑making.
* Managing large, complex cross‑functional teams.
* Understanding of merchandising, finance and distribution.
* Leading people through change in retail organisations.
Desirable Skills/experience You May Have
* Previous experience working with a 3PL.
* Understanding of JDA fulfilment and LDE forecasting systems.
About The Partnership
We’re the largest employee‑owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail, continually innovating, adapting and diversifying. We operate with the principle of never being knowingly underevaluated on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food‑lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners we share responsibility of ownership and reward. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership a place where we belong, embracing our differences to thrive together.
Important points to note
Some of our roles are subject to pre‑employment vetting, which may include DBS checks for selected candidates. If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process. DBS checks will be carried out by a third‑party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some roles. We may close vacancies early in the event of a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability that may delay your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We support flexible working, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter‑hour contracts where possible, and encourage you to discuss this with the hiring manager during your interview.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Retail
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