Join Us on an Exciting Supply Chain Transformation Journey
We're embarking on a significant transformation of our Supply Chain operation through the implementation of a new forecasting and replenishment system.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with supply chain experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a desire to learn new technologies that will shape the future of our business.
If you're looking to develop your career, influence change, and be part of a team driving innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Supply Planner
Our Supply Planners play a critical role in delivering exceptional product availability across our Iceland and Food Warehouse stores.
Working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you'll collaborate with colleagues across the business to ensure our customers can buy the products they want, when they want them.
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in forecasting, replenishment, and supply chain planning while helping to shape the future of our operating model.
Purpose of the Role
As a Supply Planner, you will manage product categories generating approximately £3 million in sales each week, covering around 200 products across more than 1,000 stores.
You will be responsible for forecasting demand, managing promotional activity, and optimising stock levels through our replenishment systems to deliver industry-leading availability while controlling waste and stock investment.
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and operational teams will be key to your success.
Key Responsibilities
- Maximise product availability through effective management of depot stock and goods-in capacity.
- Manage daily rebookings and collaborate closely with colleagues across the Supply Chain function.
- Control stock levels within agreed company budgets, including managing discontinued and delisted lines.
- Deliver performance in line with Company Reduced & Waste targets.
- Ensure continuous supply by balancing customer demand with Company KPIs and financial objectives.
- Analyse and anticipate factors that influence demand, including seasonality, weather patterns, promotions, and emerging trends.
- Support the successful implementation and adoption of new forecasting and replenishment technologies.
What We're Looking For
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritise effectively, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high standards and meeting deadlines.
- Confident communicator who can build relationships and collaborate across teams.
- Good Excel skills and a willingness to embrace new systems and technology.
- Supply chain, forecasting, planning, replenishment, or retail experience is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a major supply chain transformation programme.
- Learn and develop on industry-leading forecasting and replenishment technology.
- Work in a high-impact role that directly influences sales, availability, waste, and customer experience.
- Join a supportive and ambitious team focused on continuous improvement and professional development.
- Build a career within one of the UK's leading retailers.
If you're curious, motivated, and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of our Supply Chain function, we'd love to hear from you.
Alongside this we can offer you:
- A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
- 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
- 15% store discount
- Free parking
- Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!
- Subsidised Costa onsite
- Charity fundraising events
- Educational sponsorship
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Long service awards
- Reward & recognition
