Overview
About The Role: Join Our Dynamic Supply Chain Team at Asda House. We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Demand Planner to become a vital part of our onsite Supply Chain Team at Asda House in Leeds. If you are commercially astute, passionate about supply chain and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Asda House - Leeds, Hybrid working (2 days per week from home)
Contract Type: Permanent
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of Category Plan / KPI targets for Asda Sales, GBI and Waste.
* Accurately forecast the daily and weekly demand for a specific group of products over a 78 week horizon and provide short term forecasting reacting to market changes, promotional opportunities and weather impacts at both corporate and item store level.
* Ensure system integrity and accuracy to ensure a smooth flow of products aligned to season, events and activity.
* Communicate any variation to forecast that may impact internal and external stakeholders ranging from commercial, production, suppliers and retail teams.
* Provide root cause analysis to identify and address forecasting issues by category/item and understand and apply the principles of cannibalisation.
* Set item level business plan for the next financial year.
What are we looking for?
* With at least 2 years experience of demand planning/merchandise planning in FMCG environment.
* You should also have experience of working with demand planning/WSSI systems.
* Experience within produce is desirable.
* Possession of exceptional analytical skills when managing complexity and multiple variables; advanced Excel skills.
* Ability to operate and make the right decisions at pace; planning skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
* Strong influencing and communication skills, team working ability along with conflict management/resilience.
* Forecasting / supply chain qualifications are desirable.
What’s in it for you?
At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.
In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* 15% Asda In-store Discount
* Paid Annual Leave Allowance varies depending on shift pattern
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life Assurance – 4 x annual base salary
* Help@hand – Health and wellbeing support service (unlimited video consultations with UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, mental health support)
* Grocery Aid – Support services for colleagues and families
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Asda Mobile Discount – 30% off mobile bundles and add-ons
* Discounted health assessments – Special rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10%
* Mortgage Advice Bureau – Fee-free, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
* Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money (TravelEx)
* Ride-to-work scheme – Savings on bikes, clothing, and equipment
* Care Concierge – The Care Experts support
Plus, lots more. Depending on job band, other benefits may also be available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.
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About Us
Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple: we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace. Through our people we live and breathe our values and we support each other’s development. We are a community of passionate individuals who work together to form a high performing team.
We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!
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