The Supply Chain/ Logistics Network Planning Manager will support the Network Planning & Optimisation Lead to plan the flow of goods throughout the Waitrose network. In this role you will play a pivotal part in optimising our extensive supply chain network, ensuring exceptional product availability for our customers across all retail channels. A key part of this role will involve making data-driven decisions based on the integrated planning process, business requirements and reporting (e.g. actuals / forecast / plan / budget variances).
This role demands strong leadership, analytical skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude to drive significant change and continuous improvement within our large diverse organisation.
Salary - £53,500 - £80,300
Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract.
Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The team aim for 2 to 3 days per week in the office to connect. There will also be adhoc supply chain visits required as part of this role.
Location - Bracknell Head Office
Interviews - to be held in person at Bracknell Head Office on 5th and 6th January 2026
This role is known internally as Network Planning Manager
Key responsibilities
Leading the end-to-end planning activities across Waitrose Supply Chain from the Operational Plan, forecast, daily/chamber capacity plans, budgets and resource requirements.
Leading the stock and volume movements and balancing service with cost and efficiency to deliver the right balance of customer proposition, availability, wastage and working capital.
Working closely with Trading, Merchandising, Distribution and Retail to manage conflicting business priorities and make the right decisions for the business as a whole
Essential skills/experience you’ll need
Working in a planning function for complex, Grocery retailer
Managing plans from daily to 18 month time horizon
Providing constructive challenge and facilitating trade offs between competing business priorities
Balancing different needs and mediating where necessary
Experience in budget setting
Stakeholder engagement and management
Proven track record of delivery and data-driven decision-making
Managing large, complex cross-functional teams
Understanding of Merchandising, Finance and Distribution
Leading people through change in retail organisations
Desirable skills/experience you may have
Previous experience of working with a 3PL
Understanding of JDA fulfilment and LDE forecasting systems
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December 8, 2025
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Bracknell Campus, Doncastle Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8YAABOUT THE PARTNERSHIPWe’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.
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Important points to note:
It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.
We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.
We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
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