Distribution Requirements Supervisor - Kettering

Vacancy Details

Full time and permanent.

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We believe in growing together – as a united team and working towards the achievement of our vision which is to be a winning brand in the food-on-the-go market.  Greggs is a much loved and trusted brand with a strong traditional bakery heritage.  Our people are what makes our business successful. 

 

We aim to provide our people with a great place to work, where they feel valued by listening, developing and rewarding them.

Salary

Circa £27,000 per annum.

Shift Pattern and Contracted Hours

Annualised Hours - Full-time, permanent: 39 hours per week 

(Monday - Friday 9am–5pm with flexibility required/rota’d weekend working and possibility of on-call) 

Job Description

A position has arisen, based at its Distribution Centre in Kettering, for a Supply Chain Distribution Requirements Supervisor to join its Central Ordering Team.  Responsible for the development of distribution plans & associated production requirements from factories to end-markets within a leading FMCG organisation.

ROLE:

Reporting to the Distribution Requirements Manager, we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to drive significant change and development across Supply Chain Management, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting data analysis of Key Performance Indicators – such as product availability, stock wastage, supplier performance and when necessary, escalating to the Distribution Requirements Manager.
• Completing day-to-day people administration, such as welcome back meetings, probationary reviews, PDR’s.
• Delivering finished goods replenishment plans by calculating replenishment requirements across all levels of primary supply chain, on weekly basis, based on demand plans whilst supporting colleagues to do the same.
• Maintaining finished goods stock levels across consolidation warehouse as per inventory policies set for storage location / SKU.
• Creating distribution model and deployment plans for new / adjusted product launches / promo campaigns.
• Ensuring availability of timely & accurate information of replenishment requirements & deployment plans for rest of weekly planning processes.
• Contributing to regular reviews of inventory policies for finished goods, and at storage location / SKU level.
• Resolving potential inventory liabilities / issues as they arise on behalf of the department.
• Ensuring distribution plans provide high product availability whilst maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Maintaining relevant planning data in SAP to facilitate accurate planning.
• Aligning distribution plans across Demand Function, and be aware of all product requirements - ensuring smooth transition during project changes.
• Collaborating with Supply Chain planning team - ensuring transparent planning information flow.
• Maintaining and encouraging strong relationships with sites and cross functional teams.
• Communicating new product launches and promotional campaigns to meet customer demands throughout network.

Skills

• Demonstrable experience within Supply Chain Planning, preferably across Distribution
• Industry experience within an FMCG organisation highly advantageous
• Knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain management process, including: procurement and planning with a sound appreciation of Best Practice
• An ability to communicate at all levels and to co-ordinate stakeholder requirements.
• An ability to make decisions to ensure problem resolution is implemented to achieve daily operational deadlines.
• Strong analytical, planning, communication and influencing skills
• Strong system knowledge (SAP, Excel)
• An ability to take responsibility for day-to-day decisions
• An adaptable, flexible and self-motivated approach to ensure targets are met
• Flexible to support business needs cross functionally
• An ability to demonstrate strong Company values behaviour

Benefits

• Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement is 35 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays), which increases with service up to a maximum of 40 days after 25 years’ service (pro-rata for part time)
• After 6 months service you may be eligible  for our profit share scheme
• You will receive free life assurance after 1 year’s continuous service.  This is a death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to one year’s salary
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

Other benefits include

• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

During the application process we’ll keep in touch every step of the way.  We know how big a decision it is for you to apply for a job.  Once you do we’ll work hard to keep you up to speed on how your application is progressing.  With your help we can make your application as quick and as smooth as possible.