Supply Chain Planner

WHO WE ARE

Avolta is the world’s leading travel experience player. With a traveler-centric philosophy and a geographically diverse network, the travel retail and F&B company addresses the needs of up to 2.3 billion passengers each year, with 5,500 outlets in more than 75 countries across six continents. Guided by their Destination 2027 strategy and boosted by their recent combination with travel F&B giant Autogrill, the company is well positioned to realise their ambition to create a Travel Experience Revolution through their many locations at airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports and railway stations amongst others. Avolta is committed to and focused on four key areas, where we want to have a positive impact: customer experience; employee wellbeing and advancement; protecting the environment.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Supply Chain Planner plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of stock through effective planning, purchasing, and replenishment activities. Reporting into the Supply Chain Senior Planner, collaborating closely with suppliers and internal teams, the role aims to optimise sales, stockholding, and profitability across assigned categories. Acting as a key driver of the supply chain strategy, the Planner supports team members, contributes to key projects, and ensures the efficient execution of replenishment activities to meet business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stock Management: Oversee stock intake and replenishment for assigned departments or brands, ensuring KPIs are met.
• Forecasting & Planning: Collaborate with suppliers to forecast demand and plan stock requirements to maximise availability.
• System Optimisation: Manage and maintain replenishment systems for optimal stock management and accurate reporting.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement, Logistics, and Retail Operations teams to align replenishment activities across the supply chain.
• Team Support: Coach and delegate tasks to Assistant Planners, ensuring effective team performance.
• Project Involvement: Support the Supply Chain Manager in implementing category strategies and contributing to key projects.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Commercially minded Merchandiser/Supply Chain professional, with previous experience of Assortment & Range Change Management of both branded & own label product
• Proven experience of working with high volume SKU counts, Vendor Management. Experience within Gifting, Toys & Stationary is desirable
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities, with advanced proficiency in Excel and supply chain systems, SAP Retail and Power BI
• Proven skills in planning, organising, and prioritising.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong numerical/analytical abilities.
• Experience with merchandising/replenishment systems, ideally JDA or SAP Retail, and use of Power BI. SAP F&R, JDA.
• Detailed orientated, commercially aware, and capable of working effectively in a high pressure fast paced environment.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experience and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.