Demand Planner
£27,500 to £29,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6B)
Scunthorpe (hybrid working – you’ll spend a minimum of one day a week working from the office, and your first two weeks will be fully office based for training purposes)
Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we’re looking for people who want to shape what comes next. As a Demand Planner, you’ll manage seasonal demand planning and support account management across chilled, ambient, and frozen categories. You’ll analyse demand forecasts and purchase stock for delivery into our warehouses, keeping our supply chain running smoothly.
Why this role matters
Exciting things are happening at Co-op Wholesale. We’re growing fast, strengthening our offer for retailers, key accounts, and corporate partners, and we need great people to be part of that journey.
To serve our partners as best we can, we need to make sure our warehouses are stocked with the right products at the right time. That’s where you come in. You’ll be essential to supporting our Nisa partners across the UK, helping to make sure they’ve got the stock they need during peak seasons like Christmas and Easter.
What you’ll do
- Purchase stock for delivery into Co-op Wholesale warehouses across chilled, ambient, and frozen categories
- Analyse demand forecasts and use data to maintain optimal stock availability
- Support supplier performance improvements and procurement for seasonal campaigns
- Lead forecasting processes with suppliers and produce relevant reports
- Maintain accounts and monitor stock holding targets
- Collaborate with partners to secure purchase orders and review performance
What you’ll bring
We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:
- Experience in supply chain, demand planning, or stock control
- Familiarity with forecasting and ERP systems
- Strong administrative and Microsoft Excel skills
- Good organisational and analytical skills
- Good relationship-building and supplier management skills
Why Co-op?
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
- 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
A place you’ll belong
We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.
Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process
Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing
As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.