About This Role
This role is for a Demand Planner to ensure products are available for customers at the right time. You will translate customer demand into supply plans, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to facilitate efficient product flow through the distribution network and into stores. The position involves leading planning for major trading events, combining data, commercial insight, and long-term planning to drive availability and deliver positive customer experiences.
Responsibilities
- Deliver forecasts and supply plans
- Lead planning for key events, promotions, and seasonal trading peaks
- Support delivery of category sales plans through effective forecasting and replenishment
- Build strong relationships with Commercial, Logistics, suppliers, and other internal partners
- Analyse trends and trading performance to identify risks and opportunities
- Take ownership of availability, stock, waste, and inventory decisions within your category
- Make sure products are supplied in the most cost-effective way
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver successful event plans
Requirements
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, able to influence suppliers and colleagues across different teams
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of the impact planning decisions have on availability, waste, sales, and stock levels
- Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles, ideally within retail, fresh, seasonal, or horticulture categories
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple seasonal events and priorities simultaneously
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
Benefits
- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
- 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
- Stream early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
- 24/7 colleague support service
- Training and support for your development and career progression
- Cycle-to-work scheme
Important Details
- Schedule: 5/7 working pattern, working around 9 weekends per year
- Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
- Work format: hybrid working between home and coming into the office at least once a week
About the Company
Co-op is owned by its members and is an organisation that puts people and communities first, powered by purpose.
