Operational Planning Manager

Asda

Operational Planning Manager leading planning activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams at Asda. Responsible for inventory management and aligning with business objectives.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeLutterworth • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £NaN per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage operational planning activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement planning strategies
Analyze and optimize inventory levels and forecast demand
Ensure alignment with business objectives and key performance indicators.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in operational planning or related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams
Knowledge of retail operations and supply chain management is preferred.
Strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary company bonus
Company pension up to 7% matched
Company Car allowance of £5,700
15% colleague discount in store and online
Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational planninginventory managementdemand forecastingsupply chain management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborative skillscommunication skills