Planning Team Manager - Nights

Job description

Salary £39,975 plus a great range of benefits 40 hours per week - Hemel Hempstead Sunday to Thursday 17:30 - 02:00 When you join us, you’ll become part of a top UK food business. You’ll also become part of Sysco – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Hemel Hempstead as a Planning Team Manager and take your career to the next level. A satisfying role We are seeking a highly organised and analytical Planning Team Manager to support our night shift operation in Hemel Hempstead. This role is critical to ensuring efficient warehouse execution through accurate labour planning, timely batch generation, and effective communication across internal teams and external depots. Reporting to the nights Warehouse Lead, you will play a key role in maintaining operational flow and service levels during the night shift. This is a pivotal role within the night operation, responsible for ensuring the right people, processes, and plans are in place to deliver seamless warehouse performance and support network service commitments. What you bring to the mix Manage the day-to-day running of the night administration office Act as first line manager for the night admin team, providing leadership, guidance, and performance management Take ownership of night shift warehouse resource planning, including labour allocation and holiday management Ensure the smooth and timely generation of picking batches aligned with trunking schedules Coordinate and optimise labour deployment across warehouse activities Maintain clear and effective communication within the site and with SE depots Monitor operational flow and proactively resolve issues impacting performance Support delivery against KPIs including productivity, service levels, and cost efficiency Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within planning and execution processes Bags of Benefits We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too. Tempted to join the team? Apply today! At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.