Demand Planner - Venus - Booker Group : Job Details

What's in it for you

After 4 weeks:

• A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco 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 throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.

After 4 months:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.

About the role

As a Demand Planner, you will be responsible for managing inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment and optimal stock availability across depots and retail locations. Working closely with the logistics and buying teams, you will forecast demand for both new and discontinued products, coordinate inter-company stock transfers, and proactively resolve delivery issues.

Your role will also involve daily reporting on supplier shortages and stock-outs, providing critical insights to support data-driven decision-making. By maintaining efficient supply chain operations, you will play a key role in enhancing service levels and ensuring customer satisfaction.

You will be responsible for

· Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment of products, working closely with the logistics team to optimise stock turnover and minimise stock-outs

· Manage inter company stock transfers between depots

· Place orders and follow through on deliveries to ensure stock arrives on time, and any issues or discrepancies are resolved efficiently

· Work with Buying team on Product forecasting for new and delisting products

· Maintain and report on supplier shortages and OOS issues daily

· Develop and evaluate scenarios for demand changes due to market fluctuations or seasonal peaks

· Propose and implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs

You will need

Essential

· Ability to multitask

· Excellent attention to detail

· Great communication skills

· Excel skills

· Demand and forecast planning

· 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role

Desirable

· Experience in the drinks industry

About The Company

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.  We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*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*