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Sainsbury's

Dec 6

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Data
  • London

Requirements

  • Passionate and focused on the end-to-end customer, driving P&L value add and improved customer experience – essential
  • Continuous improvement - seeks opportunities to simplify processes and remove inefficiencies to drive consistency in the way we work - essential
  • Data driven decision making - demonstrates analytical skills to investigate issues and uses commercial mindset and judgement to deliver the best outcome for the customer and the business. Understanding where intervention does and doesn’t add value – essential
  • End to end problem solving – considers the broader business context in which we operate, working cross functionality and gathering insights from different sources to define the root cause and solve problems – essential
  • Brilliant communication and engagement – Ability to deliver brilliant communication business wide to deliver for our customers – essential
  • Experience with AI systems, with an understanding of machine learning capabilities and benefits - desirable
  • Understanding of supply chain processes and or demand planning/category management across grocery and food is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of Retail operational processes preferred
  • Strong attention to detail is critical with proven prioritisation, organisational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Utilise machine learning, demand forecasting and store ordering systems to support the delivery of planned local events throughout the calendar year at a category, store, cluster and regional level
  • Analyse and interrogate outputs from forecast models, surfacing insight to accurately predict volume required, using judgement to ascertain where and when an override at the store level will add adequate value to the broader business and customer. Address and correct the root cause of problems, ensuring first time fixes are put in place.
  • Provide pro-active support to stores which experience significant trade impacts during local event periods, maximising availability, waste KPIs and sharing data and analysis to give confidence around decision making
  • Draw on your business acumen using analysis and insight to influence, negotiate and where required, challenge retail stakeholders and operational teams, holding them to account
  • Collaborate and build effective relationships across supply chain, logistics and retail business units to ensure the best outcome for customers, using CSAT and other customer measures to hold stakeholders to account when it comes to local events
  • Actively support supply chain business units during peak times, joining the team to support the delivery of business targets and customer measures
  • Ensure individual and team continuous improvement targets are met and KPIs achieved, striving to improve operational savings in the delivery of local events while driving better outcomes for the customer
  • Deliver against our support framework for Ad Hoc queries through simple and consistent ways of working, reacting at pace in emergency events and reprioritising workload to support the store and minimise the impact on customers whilst driving to reduce the number of Ad Hoc activities through end-to-end problem solving
  • Actively driving store closeness and depot closeness, bringing alive and working to address challenges that the depot team face
  • Drive and adhere to consistent, structured processes and ways of working for the activation of events
  • Flexibly work across urgent corporate projects across supply chain to drive sustainable solutions for the business

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Retail Events & Supply Analyst.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours cover 5 out of 7 days a week, which includes weekend working.

Where is this position located?

This position is located at the Holborn Store Support Centre and can also be home-based, in London, EC1N 2HT.

What is the salary for this role?

The salary is competitive and includes benefits.

Who will the Retail Events & Supply Analyst report to?

The analyst will report to the Retail Events Manager.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include a focus on customer experience, continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, end-to-end problem solving, and brilliant communication and engagement.

Is experience with AI systems necessary for this job?

Experience with AI systems and an understanding of machine learning capabilities is desirable but not essential.

How many weeks of pay do we offer for maternity or adoption leave?

We offer up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave.

Is there a performance-related bonus associated with this position?

Yes, there is a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary depending on business performance.

Are there any specific qualifications preferred for this position?

Yes, an understanding of supply chain processes, demand planning, and category management across grocery and food is highly desirable.

What opportunities for development and growth can be expected in this position?

The company takes development seriously and promises to support employees in trying new roles, responsibilities, and skills within the business.

What other benefits are included with this role?

Benefits include colleague discounts, a pensions scheme, life cover, annual holiday allowance, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, and access to an employee assistance programme.

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Sainsbury's

Lend a hand, lead an industry, break the mould. Become the best you that you can be, in a role you enjoy.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.

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