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Demand Planner Horticulture
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Demand Planner Horticulture
Horticulture Demand Planner
£35,000–£41,800 plus exceptional benefits | Work Level 6A Location: Manchester city centre (hybrid: at least one day in office weekly) View work policy Pattern: 5/7 working, ~9 weekends/year
About the Role
We’re seeking a Horticulture Demand Planner to play a crucial role in ensuring our horticultural products—from fresh flowers and plants to seasonal produce—are delivered at the right time, place, and in the right quantities for our customers.
This is not just planning: it’s shaping the backbone of some of our biggest trading events, from Valentine’s Day to Easter, Christmas and peak gardening seasons. By combining data-driven insights, commercial understanding, and long-term foresight, you’ll help optimise availability, reduce waste, and enhance customer experiences during our most critical moments.
What You’ll Do
- Own the full lifecycle of horticulture products—from forecasting & demand planning to supply chain execution
- Develop accurate forecasts and supply plans for flowers, plants, and seasonal produce, ensuring efficiency across our distribution and store network
- Lead event-driven planning, aligning promotions, seasonal peaks, and supply logistics to maximise sales impact
- Align supply with category sales plans through effective forecasting and replenishment strategies
- Build and nurture cross-functional partnerships with Commercial, Logistics, suppliers, and internal teams
- Analyse trends and trading performance, identifying risks and opportunities while making data-backed decisions on availability, stock, waste, and inventory
- Optimise supply chains for cost-efficiency without compromising service
- Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver seamless event execution
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Requirements
We aim to keep our role criteria accessible, so we only ask for essential skills and experience. To thrive here, you should:
- Excellently breed communication and influence
- Fluent persuasion with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and colleagues from varied backgrounds
- Strong commercial intuition
- Deep understanding of how planning decisions impact sales, waste, stock levels, and availability across retail or seasonal categories
- Relevant demand/planning experience in supply chain, forecasting, or retail, ideally within fresh produce, seasonal goods, or horticulture
- Advanced analytical skills
- Ability to interpret complex data, spot trends, and make confident, strategic decisions
- Organisational and prioritisation prowess
- Capable of juggling multiple seasonal events and deadlines without losing critical momentum
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, where adaptability is key
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Roberting (That’s Right, Necessary) Benefits
- Annual bonus (drive performance, share rewards)
- 28+ days paid holiday (rises to 32 with seniority)
- Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
- Subsidised onsite gym (at Manchester HQ)
- 30% Co-op product discount + 10% off key brands
- Stream – earn-as-you-go cash access
- Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, and expert wellness advice
- 24/7 colleague support service
- Training and development opportunities for long-term growth
- Cycle-to-work scheme
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We pride ourselves on building inclusive environments where everyone authentically belongs. We do this through:
- ographies, qualifications, and intersectional awareness at every level
- Support for neurodiversity and disabilities (Disability Confident Employer)
- Customisable interviews, including adjustments for accessibility, inclusivity for mental health, social mobility, or any other personal need
Explore what this looks like for you at: alerts.coop.co.uk/apply-process OR alerts.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion
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