Supply Chain Implant

Based - Asda House, Leeds, LS11 5AD (with some travel to our office in Lutterworth, Leicestershire)

Salary - £32,000 per annum​

We are recruiting for a Supply Chain Implant (which we call a "Shared Resource") to act as a conduit between Premier Foods and Asda, ensuring the relationship is maintained by supporting the demand forecast process for the customer, whilst adhering to both Asda and Premier Foods processes.

What you will be doing:

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues at the Supplier & ASDA, representing the Supplier professionally throughout
• Primary point of contact for issue resolution across the supply chain for your product range
• Proficiency of Blue Yonder (LDE) Demand Planning systems to ensure accurate information flow, in order to improve item-store forecast accuracy
• Chairing regular meetings between Premier Foods teams and ASDA Commercial teams, following up on actions and initiatives agreed
• Monitoring and analysing results/KPIs, taking corrective action to balance availability and waste/inventory based on business and commercial objectives
• Analysis of safety stock settings and strategies to work towards optimisation of store presentation levels
• Proactive communication of service issues ensuring alignment and any actions are then undertaken with thought given to sales cannibalisation where required
• Key event management with a specific focus on delivering for customers/consumers at key trading periods (Christmas/Easter etc.)

What we need from you:

• Demand Planning and/or supply chain planning experience, within a customer facing environment
• Strong communicator with confidence to work cross functionally, in order to acquire information necessary to maintain and improve strong forecast accuracy
• Commercial awareness and analytical skills required to most effectively manage forecasting systems
• Problem solving mindset focussed on smooth issue resolution
• Strong technical proficiency on bespoke replenishment systems and Microsoft Office programs

What we offer you in return:

• Salary of £32,000 per annum
• Enhanced pension scheme with life assurance
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Access to our discount platform website with hundreds of nationwide retailers

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.