Inbound Team Leader

Inbound Team Leader 
£25,000 - £33,700 plus great benefits (Work Level 6B) 
5 over 7 shift pattern, working around 7 weekend days per year 
Manchester city centre, in this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and coming into the office at least 1 day per week based on business needs (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We’re looking for a motivated Team Leader to join us and manage our team of Inbound Planning Assistants within Supply Chain. This team are responsible for the scheduling of inbound supplier Purchase Orders (POs) across our ambient and frozen depot network. They work with our supplier base and their hauliers to agree delivery times, making sure the flow of goods into our network is smooth and timely, so that the products our customers love are ready to be shipped out to our stores.

Why this role matters

This role offers a great opportunity for you to gain valuable exposure and build relationships across our Supply Chain whilst also developing your leadership skills. It is also a great entry level role into Supply Chain where we will support your development into other roles.

What you’ll do

•    Manage a team of 6 Inbound Planning Assistants, taking on all line management duties for these colleagues, including leading team meetings, carrying out 1-to-1s, conducting performance reviews, and supporting their development. 
•    Build relationships with Demand Planners, Suppliers, depot colleagues, and other key partners across Supply Chain 
•    Create and manage our delivery schedules in collaboration with our Depots, agreeing adjustments where required to make sure inbound goods flow through in a controlled manner that also work for our suppliers
•    Manage any operational issues with depots and act as a point of escalation for Demand Planners 
•    Resolve any issues with our scheduling system (C3)
•    Drive continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

•    Either experience of working in supply chain and/or leading a team 
•    Great relationship building skills with the ability to motivate and support others 
•    Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage with people at all levels 
•    Good general IT skills with the ability to pick up new systems quickly 
•    Great organisational and prioritisation skills

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

•    An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
•    28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
•    A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
•    Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) 
•    30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
•    Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
•    Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
•    24/7 colleague support service 
•    Training and support for your development and career progression
•    Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.