Associate

About the Role

• Ensure orders are delivered from Supplier and Hauliers to the destination on time and in the most efficient manner possible.
• Work collaboratively with Suppliers, Hauliers, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Tesco Depots to continuously seek more efficient methods of Distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical thinking for future forecasts in store allocation, determining the range of stores to allocate within a timeframe and uplifting excess stock.
• Assist Suppliers, Hauliers, Risk Assessors, and depot managers with data and insights regarding booking slots, legal document updating, and their status for effective delivery planning.
• Partner with the Primary Customer Service team to support Tesco suppliers and Primary hauliers in delivering cost-effective and efficient supply chain solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Suppliers, Hauliers, Distribution Centers, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance teams to improve and deliver great service levels.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including driver/user/store set up and responding to customer queries on schedules and reporting.
• Raise Purchase Orders promptly in accordance with stakeholder directives and ensure timely receipt for on-time supplier payments.
• Use data to analyze and spot trends to meet KPI targets and improve the network.
• Drive simplification of routines, including databases and supporting tools.
• Consult with the Supply Chain Manager to schedule stock delivery slot confirmations based on negotiations with the supplier and Haulier.
• Escalate inquiries to the appropriate team when necessary.
• Generate regular reports and provide insights to Supplier and Depot managers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Any Graduate
• Specialization in Supply chain and logistics preferably.
• 0-2 Years of Planning role and supply chain experience.

What's in it for you?

• Market-competitive reward package based on current industry practices.
• Total Rewards framework consisting of:
• Fixed Pay: Guaranteed pay as per contract of employment.
• Performance Bonus: Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually.
• Leave & Time-off: 30 days of leave (18 days Earned Leave, 12 days Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays.
• Retirement Benefits: Statutory retirement benefits, NPS and VPF participation.
• Health Insurance: For colleagues and their family, including dependents.
• Mental Wellbeing Support: Self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling.
• Financial Wellbeing Support: One-to-one financial coaching, salary advances on earned wages.
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) programme: A structured 3-year savings plan.
• Physical Wellbeing Facilities: Cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, indoor games.
• Hybrid work model: 60% of the week in-office, rest remote.
• Flexibility and support for career progression, passions, and life changes.