Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another, This is a full-time role (39 hours per week) Mon- Fri with 1 in 12 weekends being worked
This is a temporary role for 9 months
We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
The base location for this role is Kettering.
Act as a key and effective member of the Supply Chain and Distribution team
Monitoring and managing stock levels in our depots, following agreed inventory targets for each product
Work with external suppliers to ensure availability of products in our national depots by raising purchase orders relevant to the demand of the business
Responsible for managing and tracking these purchase orders from creation to delivery, ensuring timely processing while responding to changes in demand and supplier updates
Manage stock at radial depots ensuring that the right product is in the right place at the right time for onward supply to shops
Identifying possible stock risks (such as excess or low inventory) and raising them with the relevant teams
Maintain KPI targets based upon availability percentage and waste costs
Responsibility for ensuring accurate information of inventory levels and availability is communicated to supply sites and wider business
Liaising with site teams to ensure operations run smoothly, promoting effective working relationships

You will fit right into this role if you can demonstrate:
You are a strong team player, able to build good working relationships at all levels
A proven ability to provide excellence in supply chain planning and stock inventory management
Industry experience within an FMCG organisation highly advantageous
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong resilience and flexibility, successfully adapting to shifting priorities and business change in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong adaptability and resilience when navigating changing processes, ongoing training, and working across multiple systems
Strong numerical, analytical and planning skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong administrative and organisational skills
IT skills including Microsoft 365; SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
Experience of working with SAP ECC, S4 HANA, IBP, or other MRP planning software desirable (not essential)
You are self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and using own initiative
Enjoy being part of a hard-working team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together
Are supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good
Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!

21 days (4.2 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and 1 additional floating day
Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
Paid breaks
Free hot drinks while on a shift break
Profit share: We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year
Share save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares, by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profits
Career progression and learning and development
Employee Assistance Programme; A free, confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work-related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing
Perks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers

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