Senior Associate - Fulfilment Planner

In this role you will be responsible for accurate planning of Equipment, Fuel and Transport for all Tesco DCs in the UK to ensure Distribution Network is efficient and stock reach the store on time. Fulfilment Planning Sr. Associate will play a pivotal role in optimizing complex equipment, fuel and transport process to ensure cost benefits, waste elimination through high level of resilience and responsiveness.

Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence and have these specific risk responsibilities:
Understands business needs and in depth understanding of Tesco Distribution and Fulfilment processes

Builds on Tesco processes and knowledge by applying CI tools and techniques
Responsible for completing tasks and transactions within agreed KPIs for self and sub ordinates
Responsible for creating, quality checking and signing off the daily transport, fuel and equipment plans for all Tesco Petrol Filling Stations (PFS) and Distribution Centres in the UK
Mentor team members and foster continuous learning and development
Establish adherence and stay up to date with Business

Develop, monitor and adjust planning parameters to improve planning systems and supply chain network
Analyse store sales, stock inventory and historic events to plan transport for best outcome of resource planning in the DC to deliver stock to stores on time
Manage trunking and Internal Warehouse transfers between DCs for smooth movement of stock

Maintain all equipment types used within the distribution network to ensure depots and suppliers have the right equipment all the time through effective forecasting and solutions
Work closely with Commercial teams to facilitate the increased use of trays and other loose equipment within all UK DCs

Solve complex problems related to equipment, transport and fuel planning processes, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions for better cost and budget management
Collaborate with the national planning, suppliers and transport planning teams to align equipment, resource and fuel requirements to optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries
Safeguard company assets and maintain trust with stakeholders by implementing strong internal controls and risk mitigation strategies

Identify process gaps and develop mitigation plans to address potential risks and improve overall effectiveness
Identify opportunities and work on projects to reduce operating cost in Distribution Network

* Graduate experience in area of warehouse, transport and network planning field
* Specialization in Supply chain and logistics preferably
* Minimum 3 Years of Planning role and supply chain experience
* Supply Chain Management - Intermediate
* Distribution and Demand Planning - Intermediate
* Problem-solving skills and analytical mindset - Skilled
* Excellent communication - Skilled
* Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
* Resilience and responsiveness
* MS Office Suites Skilled