Orchard Grocers is a regional supermarket chain with sixty stores across the north of England and a strong own-label range. We are hiring a Supply Chain Planner to join the Supply Chain team.
You will plan stock for a set of product lines from supplier to shelf. The job is a constant balance between availability, working capital and waste, and explaining that balance to people who only care about one side of it.
This role is based on site in Manchester. It is a full-time, permanent position. The pay range for this role is £39,000–£50,000 per year.
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What you'll do
- Forecast demand and place orders for assigned product lines.
- Balance availability against stock levels and waste.
- Plan stock builds for promotions and seasonal peaks.
- Explain trade-offs to commercial colleagues clearly.
- Improve forecast accuracy over time.
Qualifications
Must have
- Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field
- Demand forecasting
- Excel
- Inventory planning
- Analytical thinking
Nice to have
- APICS CPIM
- SAP IBP
- Negotiation
Benefits
- Pension with 6% employer contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Sabbatical after five years