Supply Chain Planner

About the role...

At Poundland & Dealz, we’re on a mission to create amazing value every day for the millions of customers we have across the UK and Ireland. As a Supply Chain Planner with us, you will play an essential role in ensuring the smooth flow of large volumes of stock through our business from suppliers to distribution centres to our stores. By balancing availability, stock levels and commercial priorities, you’ll help us achieve sales and margin targets while keeping our shelves full of both core and promotional ranges. In this role you'll have the opportunity to work with multiple teams, developing a range of skills, and we hope that this role would just be just the start of a rewarding career with us. 

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:

Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why choose us?

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
• Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
• Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
• My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days leave entitlement (inc bank holidays) that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days inc bank holidays), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

Your Impact and Responsibilities…

As our Supply Chain Planner, you will:

• Manage the inbound and outbound flow of stock across your product portfolio to maximise availability.
• Monitor and report progress on product lifecycles, addressing risks and issues proactively through cross functional working.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and stock levels, balancing commercial and operational needs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and smooth launches.
• Support promotional, seasonal, and range change activity through effective planning.
• Analyse performance data to drive improvements in availability, and supply chain efficiency.
• Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to deliver service levels above target.

Skills and Knowledge…

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in supply chain, from either a retail or supplier background, with working knowledge of end-to-end replenishment systems.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to solve problems.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance availability and stock investment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the business, teamwork is key.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset, able to manage risks and adapt quickly.
• Knowledge of best practice within supply chain and logistics, with a desire to learn, grow and develop.

About us...

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. 

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!