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Demand Planner

Co-operative Group Limited.

Demand Planner

£28000

Co-operative Group Limited., City Centre, Manchester

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 19 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f0484e4def43483192d0d1b1d878972b

Full Job Description

  • Control bulk orders that are placed by our customers by checking stock levels and collaborating with the demand planner team to ensure that the stock will be available when needed.

  • Work closely with colleagues in the customer management team and cross train to support and cover them in times of absence and holidays.

  • Action all administration for the bulk orders departmental activities to facilitate smooth process and collaboration across all departments.

  • Analyse projected demand from partners bulk orders to make sure we've got optimum stock availability and the highest service levels.

  • Maintain accounts and spreadsheets and make sure we have an accurate history of all transactions for reference.


  • Collaborate with our suppliers, customers, department and internal departments to secure purchase order requirements.


  • To be flexible for the needs of the department which may mean covering for colleagues or supporting colleagues in times of high demand and orders.

    An interest in supply chain and demand planning

  • Proficient Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables etc.

  • Good organisational and analytical skills

  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

  • The ability to build strong relationships with internal colleagues as well as external suppliers and customers

    As part of our Nisa team, you'll get all the great benefits, training, and opportunities you'd expect in a large business like Co-op, as well as the close-knit culture and breadth of exposure that comes with working for a much smaller organisation. Your package includes:


  • 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services)

  • 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

  • Coaching and training to support your career development

  • Hybrid and flexible working options to support your work/life balance

  • Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn


    • Building a diverse working environment

    We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

    We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

    If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.