Trainee Replenishment Buyer - Fresh/Ambient/Frozen
Attractive Salary & Benefits
36.5 Hour week (Hybrid)
Newtownabbey
Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
A look into the role
Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment.
We achieved gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.
The purpose of the role:
The Reorder Buying department within Henderson Wholesale plays a vital role in the ongoing success of our Wholesale business. This department is responsible for ensuring a continuous supply of the correct products and service level to our loyal and ever-growing customer base, ensuring that their business is running as smoothly as possible.
The role of the Replenishment Buyer will primarily be ordering, planning, and managing stock inventory of assigned products, suppliers and/or categories, to provide agreed service levels to internal and external customers. In addition to this they will liaise with suppliers when needed on stock matters and will expedite new and existing products into the business.
This is an ideal role for an enthusiastic and proactive individual coming from a fast-paced supply chain or retail background looking for the next stage in their career.
Working as Trainee Replenishment Buyer you will:
Skills for Success
Joining us as Trainee Replenishment Buyer the minimum criteria you’ll need is:
The Attributes you’ll need include:
It is Desirable if you have:
Are we right for you?
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.
The Reward
The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.
You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success.
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
Benefits include market competitive salary, bonus (depending on performance), contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.
This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 15:45 and Friday from 07:45 to 15:45 Although the successful candidate will be required to work Bank holiday’s and be flexible to meet operational requirements of the position. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available.
If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch.
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 17th March 2024
We are an equal opportunities employer.