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Demand Planner
Co-op External Career Section
Manchester, GBR
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Full Job Posting
What you'll do
- 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 as well as suppliers
- 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
What you’ll bring
- We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:
- 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
- Why Co-op?
- At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:
- 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
- A place you’ll belong
- We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
- We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
- Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
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