Integrated Demand Planner

• Manage the end to end lifecycle of products, including range changes and new launches
• Optimise availability, supporting sales and profitability through effective planning and forecasting
• Work closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to plan promotions, displays and seasonal uplifts
• Manage both direct to store and depot to store supply routes
• Respond to seasonality, weather and demand changes in a fast moving environment
• Lead supplier collaboration, clearly communicating forecasts, risks and assumptions
• Own forecast accuracy through strong sales history management and capacity aware planning
• Maintain high standards of system and data integrity within SAP
• Champion continuous improvement, compliance (including GSCOP) and positive Supply Chain behaviours

• Experience in demand planning, supply chain or account based planning
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills
• Ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to change
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and customer focus

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

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.