Volume Planner

Volume Planner – Logistics

Ready to turn data into decisions and help keep one of the UK’s most recognisable food retailers moving? Join Iceland as a Volume Planner and use your forecasting, planning and analytical skills to make a real impact across our busy logistics operation.

In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of our depot planning activity — helping us forecast volumes, plan goods-in activity and prepare for the trading moments that matter most, from everyday demand to Christmas and Easter peaks.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with weekend working approximately 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. Hybrid working is available on a 2 in 5 work-from-home basis.

Why this role matters

• You’ll help our depots plan with confidence by producing clear, accurate daily reports.
• You’ll work closely with colleagues across logistics and supply chain to support forecasting and operational planning.
• You’ll play a key role in goods-in planning, including depot utilisation projections.
• You’ll turn data into insight that helps us prepare for peak trading events, including Christmas and Easter.
• You’ll be encouraged to spot opportunities, improve ways of working and make the role your own.

What you’ll make happen

• Create timely, accurate reporting that supports fast, informed logistics decisions.
• Analyse data to forecast depot pick operations of up to 5 million cases per week.
• Share clear depot forecasts with key stakeholders so teams can plan ahead.
• Support goods-in planning and utilisation forecasting across the depot network.
• Build strong relationships with depot and supply chain teams to keep plans aligned and activity running smoothly.

You’ll thrive here if you’re someone who…

• Enjoys working with numbers, patterns and detail.
• Can turn data into clear insight that helps people make decisions.
• Is confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Communicates clearly and enjoys building strong working relationships.
• Stays organised, focused and positive in a fast-paced logistics environment.

It would be great if you also have…

• Knowledge or experience of supply chain and logistics principles.
• Experience working with operational data, reporting or forecasting.
• The confidence to collaborate with depot and supply chain teams and keep people informed.

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 25 days’ holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employee discounts, including 15% Iceland store discount and 50% Big Table Group discount.
• Opportunities to get involved in charity fundraising and support the communities we serve.
• Long service awards, reward and recognition.
• A range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing.

Bring your planning skills to a business that never stands still. If you’re ready to use your analytical mindset, attention to detail and collaborative approach to help shape our logistics planning, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Iceland family.