About the role Booker Group the UK's leading wholesaler is recruiting for a Supply Planner within our Confectionery team. The role will be based out of our head office in Eccles, Manchester, supporting our branches and Category teams. Within this role you will be a pivotal part of the Supply Chain team by improving cash profit and customer satisfaction throughout the efficient management of stock. Our Supply Chain teams are driven to succeed, and process orientated, tasked with ensuring stock is in the right place at the right time. Whilst this can be a challenging role, the sense of accomplishment you will feel after finding resolutions or solving problems is second to none. Main Responsibilities Optimising stock levels and maintaining stock availability Proactively reviewing stock levels and escalating as required Accurately forecasting to ensure stock levels are correct and allocated appropriately across all our branches Ensuring the release and flow of stock is within agreed timescales Building strong working relationships with internal and external teams including third party suppliers Working in partnership with operations and distribution centres to efficiently manage storage space Managing the team's intake requests and maintaining accurate records Working reliably and efficiently to produce timely and accurate information Supporting Branches with their requests Managing Branch orders through the system You will need .Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels A high level of organisational and time management skills The ability to prioritise and keep to tight deadlines Experience of using a PC with a thorough working knowledge of Excel and Word Analytical skills with good attention to detail To be reliable, calm, focused and tenacious Excellence in building positive relationships with business stakeholders. Good written and verbal communication skills, being able to communicate effectively and efficiently with colleagues, customers, and suppliers. The ability to adapt quickly to change What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package