Primary Planner
Job Title
Primary Planner
Location
Asda House
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
37.5
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits.
Category
Business Planning
Closing Date
27 April 2025
“Everything about Asda”
We are a values-led organisation. As such we, encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone’s input.
Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.
We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
Asda Primary Logistics
Asda Primary Logistics is a commercial and service function that is part of Asda Logistics Services
Primary operations plan, execute and manage over 3000 loads of suppler stock into our Asda Depots per week. We carry 70% of fresh and 40% of ambient food stock into our sites for onward delivery to our stores
Our aim is to be the default option for all Asda suppliers by offering first class service and lowest cost whilst generating revenue for ALS
The operations team are based in Rochdale and have a dedicated office with first class facilities. We believe in an open culture where respect and engagement are embedded into our ways of working
“Find your role”
Purpose
- The role is to plan and execute the primary plan to deliver first class service to our depots and stores
Responsibilities
- Execute planning activities for the primary network whilst within a team of planners who cover 7 days per week of activity.
- Achieve specific goals in your area of responsibility by working with internal and external customers
- Analyse and use data to improve service to our customers
Skills
Work at intermediate level to
- Analyse potential solutions and create recommendations based on the expected benefits, costs, and overall value to key stakeholders
- Interpret, contribute to or lead business case creation with all departments
- Produce updates and best practice on complex MS documents, databases on departmental systems.
- Resolve complex queries from internal and external customers and suppliers by providing information on policies and procedures
- Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant, external technology regulation and industry best practices.
Everything you'll love
To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices.Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including:
- Discretionary company bonus
- Company pension up to 7% matched
- 15% colleague discount in store and online
- Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
- Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
- Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves
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As a Primary Planner at Asda House, you’ll take on a pivotal role in our dynamic logistics team, steering the planning and execution of our primary operations to deliver exceptional service to our depots and stores. Here at Asda, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, and we truly believe that everyone’s contribution counts. You’ll be engaging with a variety of stakeholders daily, working together to achieve specific goals and enhance our services. Picture this: you’ll analyze data to identify improvements, resolve complex queries, and be the brain behind creating compelling business cases that drive efficiency and service excellence across our network. With more than 145,000 colleagues and numerous transactions handled each week, your contributions as a Primary Planner will be front and center in ensuring Asda continues to shine in the retail sector. Flexibility is key, and our hybrid working model allows for a balanced approach between home and office life, making the role both engaging and convenient. And let’s not forget the perks! From a competitive salary and discretionary bonuses to a generous colleague discount, wellness services, and comprehensive parental leave policies, we ensure our team feels valued both personally and professionally. This is your chance to build a meaningful career where your ideas and innovations can truly make an impact in a company that values creativity and teamwork. So, if you’re ready to take charge of planning in an energetic environment, Asda is the place for you!
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