Supply Planner - FTC

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Supply Planner to join Booker on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, based out of either Hemel Hempstead or Wellingborough. You will take responsibility for achieving and maximising company product availability targets through careful planning and working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Commitment: 38 hours a week, Monday to Friday; office 2–3 days a week.

Location: Hemel Hempstead – Maxted Road, HP2 7DX
or Wellingborough – Irthlingborough Rd, NN8 1LT
.

• Optimise service levels to customers within the business unit and the supply chain as a whole.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers and product categories.
• Achieve stock‑holding and wastage budgets for your product category and ensure appropriate actions are taken without impacting supply.
• Daily review for stock shortages and contacting suppliers.
• Ensure key issues are communicated to internal stakeholders and support resolution.
• Forecasting, tracking promotions and product allocations.
• Support seasonal events and activities.
• Work in partnership with internal stakeholder teams to ensure trading activities are identified and complement supply‑chain goals.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and consolidators/hauliers to optimise inbound supply service levels and supplier constraints.

• Excellent communication with negotiation and influence at all levels for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and time‑management skills, able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong customer‑service orientation, good analytical skills, basic or intermediate Excel knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Pro‑active initiative and problem‑solving mindset.
• Previous procurement or supply‑chain/retail experience preferred; supply‑chain ordering systems and sales forecasting experience desirable; full training will be provided.
• GCSE or equivalent Maths and English grade C or above.
• Desirable: suitable supply‑chain professional qualification or interest in studying for one, or university degree.

• Booker colleague card: 10% off at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, Tesco colleague discount card: 10% increasing to 15% off Tesco purchases. 10% off Tesco Café, 20% off F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly, SIM deals through Tesco Mobile.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco bank.
• Free eye test when spending £50 or more; 30% off glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive RAC breakdown cover rates.
• Discounts website and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• After 3 months, join annual Share Scheme for discounted Tesco shares.
• Retirement savings plan: up to 5% and Booker match.
• Life Assurance: death in service coverage up to 3× annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support: 24/7 EA Programme and Virtual GP.
• Great holiday package.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses across the country. The company operates over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations.

Booker embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). All employees are welcomed to be themselves at work.

Flexible working is encouraged to support varying life circumstances.

Booker is a Disability Confident employer and provides an inclusive recruitment process. Contact  for accessibility support.

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 for roles involving early morning or late night hours, or positions such as warehouse or driving.

Applicants should note that higher volumes may result in earlier close of some roles. Feedback will only be provided to interviewees.