Warehouse Planner
About the role...
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Warehouse Planner to join our team at Poundland's Harlow Distribution Centre. Reporting to the DC Optimisation and Planning Manager Warehouse and collaborating closely with the Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring network compliance and optimising daily operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual with excellent planning skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
At Poundland, we believe in taking care of our colleagues, loving our customers, and protecting the pound and euro. By joining our team, you'll become part of a supportive community that values dedication and teamwork. We offer a vibrant work environment where your contributions make a real impact, and opportunities for growth and development are always encouraged.
We uphold three core behaviors that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Why choose us?
- Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
- Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
- Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
- My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
- Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities…
As a Warehouse Planner, your meticulous planning and coordination will ensure the smooth operation of our warehouse, directly affecting store service levels and budget control. Your role is crucial in driving process improvements and supporting both local and international teams. By managing training needs, attending finance meetings, and utilising data for forward planning, you'll contribute to the overall efficiency and success of our distribution network.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate weekly plans and expectations to shifts
- Align daily and weekly workload planning with store service and budget goals
- Coordinate training for new starters and upskill existing staff
- Liaise with agency providers regarding training requirements
- Attend weekly finance meetings to discuss expenditure
- Identify and drive operational and functional process improvements
- Support site projects and use historic data for trend analysis and forward planning
- Collaborate with international teams in Spain and Poland to synchronise with UK store planning
- Utilise labour efficiency tools to enhance site performance
- Manage databases and ensure site has adequate MHE throughout the year
- Extract data using site WMS software
- Work alongside counterparts at other sites to ensure network compliance
- Step in for the Warehouse Operations Manager as needed.
Skills and Knowledge…
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Proficiency in ICT, particularly Excel
- Strong presentation-building abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong numerical aptitude
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Experience in building and maintaining databases
- Familiarity with warehouse management software
- Capacity to adapt to daily changes and dynamic planning requirements
Join Poundland and be part of a team that values care for our colleagues, love for our customers, and the protection of the pound and euro.
Apply today to make a significant impact in our Harlow Distribution Centre!
About us...
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.
Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!