Summary
£68,200* - £99,000* per annum - 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.
Just like you.
Fresh Produce is an exciting department where there is always lots to learn and get involved in! You will actively contribute to a successful and rapidly growing area from day one and there is plenty of scope to develop. All the work done within the team has a tangible effect – we work closely with the buyers to ensure stock is consistently on the shelves in our stores ready for our customers and in the freshest condition! This means there is pressure at times, but also means that the work that we do makes a real impact upon the success of our business.
In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.
We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.
What you'll do
1. Lead a Team of Supply Chain Officers and Consultants
2. Overseeing the Ordering and Demand Planning for F&V
3. Live and Breathe Supply Chain KPIs
4. Contribute to F&V Supply Chain Strategy
5. Presenting internally to senior stakeholders
6. Liaising with Suppliers and Buying Team to ensure smooth stock management of relevant categories
7. Overseeing the handling of day-to-day functioning of fruit and veg orders
8. Running daily and weekly reports and being responsible for data management
9. Analysing data and using this to forecast fruit and veg volumes
10. Overseeing planning and implementing F&V promotions within commercial KPIs
11. Regular reporting of Promotions and Availability KPIs
12. Liaising with RDCs on all aspects of F&V Availability
13. Continual development of departmental
What you'll need
14. Line Management and Supply Chain experience
15. Confident with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal, both with internal and external contacts)
16. Strategic Thinking
17. Natural Leadership and a talent for multi-tasking
18. Solution Focussed
19. Strong numerical skills, comfortable working with numbers on a daily basis
20. Ability to analyse data, spot trends and run reports
21. Driven and motivated with a positive outlook
22. Highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines
23. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
24. An interest in the retail industry and ideally within fresh produce in particular
25. German language skills are highly desirable
What you'll receive
26. 35 days holiday (pro rata)
27. 10% in-store discount
28. Sabbatical
29. Enhanced family leave
30. Pension scheme
Plus, more of the perks you deserve
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.