Supply Chain Project Manager - Space, Range and Merchandising

About the role

Booker Group are recruiting for a Supply Chain Project Manager whose key objectives will be to improve availability, reduce operating costs through better one touch replenishment and optimise stock holding.

You will be responsible for managing merchandising and the planogram project, establishing the business case benefits, requirements and framework for the introduction of branch specific planograms in Booker. 

The role will require working within a matrix organisation, working with stakeholders internally and externally across branch operations, supply chain and Space, Range and Merchandising to scope and detail the program of work, key performance indicators and roadmap. Delivering great customer service and satisfaction.

Base location can be Equity (Wellingborough), Eccles or Hemel.

Role Responsibility

•    Leading the business case and development of planograms in wholesale branches. 
•    Developing the key performance indicators and metrics for measures of success. 
•    Improve the allocation of space at a product level.
•    Develop a one touch replenishment measure. 
•    Recording of space in branches. 
•    Using a combination of data and business understanding to turn data into insight, root causing issues, defining problems, designing creative solutions and implementing them in the business.
•    Reporting data accurately and turning it into useful information which has context and supporting narrative.
•    Articulating the opportunity, insight, or project clearly, flexing your style to engage with empathy and conviction.
•    Build engagement, influence relevant stakeholders and deliver change in line with milestones.
•    Measuring the costs & benefits associated with your work and recommending suspension/postponement of delivery if an opportunity fails to materialise or previously unknown costs become apparent.
•    Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.

• Championing inclusion and diversity to ensure everyone is welcome at Booker.

You will need

•    The ability to build, develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts. 
•    Compliance with all Legal, regulatory and ethical requirements.
•    Proven track record of the delivery of project KPI’s
•    Experience of working with profit plan/sales plan and all budgetary cost attributed to your work.
•    Space, range and merchandising experience
•    Collaboration, communication & stakeholder management skills
•    The ability to work independently to problem solve and make commercial decisions
•    Attention to detail, writing of reports, interpreting data and keeping of accurate records.
•    Up to date knowledge of relevant markets and market developments
•    Adaptability to flex work approach     
•    Project management delivery
•    Data and root cause analysis
•    Experience of process or system improvement
•    Practical understanding of space, range and merchandising process and systems 

Whats in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*