About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Inbound Lead and seasonal Planner to manage and lead the day to day operational tasks and team.
You will join the product supply Inbound team and take responsibility for achieving and maximising Company product availability targets through careful planning whilst working closely with internal stakeholders. You will also lead the seasonal planning and ensuring the process runs smoothly.
To apply for this role, you should be able to commit to working 38 hours a week Monday to Friday.
This is a Hybrid Role you will be required to work in the office at least 2 days a week however on occasions this could be more if the business requires.
Role Responsibility
- Ensuring best practices are followed and timelines met
- Leading a team
- Championing continuous improvement
- Supporting training needs within the team
- Take on escalations from the team and lead category specific communications to the business
- Manage Seasonal process
- Working with RSCs and maintaining a good relationship
- Ensure IDTs and Backhaul suppliers Process runs smoothly
- Ensure that smooth intake planning is achieved by adhering to correct processes
- Maintain Transporean supplier booking system
- Fostering good working relationship with all key depot stakeholders and members of the product supply team.
- All company policies and procedures implemented to be adhered to
- Any issues that arise are escalated to the relevant person/persons
- Advise IAs of what to buy for seasonal and when
- Check IA have ordered seasonal to deadline
- Check any inbound n/as and overstocks on seasonal
You will need
- Exceptional communication & stakeholder management
- Be able to work independently, to problem solve
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, be able to prioritise and keep to tight deadlines
- Excellent Attention to detail
- Ability to flex work approach
- Knowledge of MS Excel is key.
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Work on your own initiative with a pro-active approach to tasks and be able to think outside the box when it comes to problem solving.
- Good communication skills
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English grade C or above.
Whats in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
- Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A great holiday package
About The Company
Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.
Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.
Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.
Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.
- Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*