Demand Planner

In this role you will plan and execute the flow of stock from supplier to store. You will also work with your Category to deliver the trade plan and ensure great service levels which ultimately improves the customer shopping trip.

• Producing and analysing stock and availability reporting for Monday trade meetings.
• Provide short, medium and long term line level forecasts to the suppliers
• Identify and highlight risks and opportunities to availability and stock.
• Daily review of supplier Failed To Arrives and short deliveries.
• Working with suppliers to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.
• Create Intake and Allocation plans for Promos/Events/Range Changes/continuity product to achieve great availability and rundown of clearance stock through maintaining the Tesco systems.
• Work with the Category & Supply Chain teams to understand and deliver the trade plan.
• Work with internal stakeholders to highlight potential issues for launch and continuity, agree appropriate solutions including maintaining the Mind the Gaps commentary
• Answer store queries on product ranging and in store-availability.
• Contribute to regular reviews capturing learnings and opportunities going forward making suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Produce forecast volumes for goods out demand to provide visibility to Distribution via the Activity Plan.
• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.

Operational Skills:

• Forecasting and stock management 
• Tesco Supply Chain systems e.g. LM/CR
• MS Office (specifically Excel)
• Data analysis skills
• Team working skills
• Having a customer focus 
• Ability to react to change, prioritising workload

Experience:

• Supply Chain
• Working with suppliers
• Proven ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines whilst managing changing plans
• Forecasting and stock management

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work.  These include but aren’t limited to:

• Annual bonus scheme where you can earn up to 5% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus 8 Bank holidays)
• On-site state of the art gym at our Welwyn Campus with discounted “Gympass” membership & free health checks via Nuffield Health
• Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution
• Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay
• Share Schemes – Join our ‘Buy As You Earn’ & ‘Save As You Earn’ share schemes after 3 months service
• Colleague Clubcard (including a 2nd card for a family member) after 3 months service
• Colleague Discounts:
  • 10% increasing to 15% after every pay day for a four day period, off most purchases at Tesco
  • 10% off One Stop
  • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile
  • 20% off all F&F purchases
  • 20% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. T&C’s apply
  • 25% off Tesco Café
  • 50% off complete glasses purchases & free eye tests (other offers available) at Vision Express
  • 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for the home
• Cycle to work scheme
• Shuttle Bus Service to/from Welwyn Garden City Station to Welwyn Campus
• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want
• Our Employee Assistance Programme helps you deal with life’s challenges
• Financial wellness - Tesco has partnered with experts to help you make the most of your money
• Get involved in a range of fundraising activities with our long-term charity partners

Our vision here at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving Britain's shoppers a little better every day’. Our business was built with a simple mission – to be the champion for customers, helping them to enjoy a better quality of life and an easier way of living. This hasn't changed. Customers want great products at great value which they can buy easily and it's our job to deliver this in the right way for them. In the UK, we serve some 66 shoppers every second, so it's our goal to ensure every one of those customers experiences just a little better service on each visit.

At Tesco, inclusion means that Everyone’s Welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect; by valuing individuality and uniqueness we create a sense of belonging.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the heart of Tesco. It is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated. We always want our colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work and we are committed to helping them be at their best.
Across the Tesco group we are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.