Ocado Logistics

Company Name: Ocado Logistics
Job Title: Data Scientist
Job Description: Data Scientist | Hybrid (Hatfield, 2 Days/Week) | Driving Innovation & Advanced Analytics in Logistics

We wouldn’t be able to positively impact the way the world shops without our passionate team members - who keep our business running, our technology evolving, and our operations at peak efficiency. We now have an opportunity for a Data Scientist (DS3) to join our Analytics team.

As a Data Scientist (DS3), you will play a crucial role in Ocado Logistics' research focus, providing technical excellence and driving high-quality data solutions. You will be a key contributor to your team’s delivery, ensuring that our analytics capabilities support business decisions effectively.

You Will Be Responsible For:
Defining research scope, delivery approach, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
Leading data science initiatives within your area, mentoring junior team members, and shaping best practices.
Working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, validate assumptions, and define effective solutions.
Querying data using SQL and other tools, applying advanced statistical techniques, and ensuring data quality.
Developing and maintaining production-ready models, following software engineering best practices.
Communicating technical findings effectively through reports, visualizations, and presentations.

About You – Requirements to Be Considered:
Strong problem-solving skills with deep expertise in data analysis and research.
Proficiency in SQL and other data manipulation tools, with experience in statistical analysis.
Ability to design, scope, and evaluate data science projects independently.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.
A proactive and adaptable approach, with a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

This position is being managed by our lead recruiter Richard Wandowski, any specific requirements, adjustments or questions please email richard.wandowski1@ocado.com.

What You Can Expect in Return:

At Ocado, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. You’ll benefit from:

Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
Wellbeing Support: Access dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Generous Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 after five years, with the option to buy more.
Pension Plan: Employer contribution matching up to 7%.
Private Medical Cover and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
Family-Friendly Benefits, including maternity, adoption, shared parental, and paternity leave.
Financial Aid: Interest-free train tickets and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Shuttle Services: Free shuttle buses for convenient commuting.
Share Schemes and employee discounts, including 15% off Ocado.com.

Join Ocado Logistics today and become part of a culture that values and supports your growth at every stage of your career.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, or union membership status.

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Hybrid

24-03-2025

Company Name: Ocado Logistics
Job Title: Senior Planner
Job Description: Senior Planner | Hybrid | Hatfield – two days a week in Hatfield Head Office
Fixed-Term-Contract

Here at Ocado Logistics, it’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners, developing ground-breaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate, and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world - changing the way the world shops, for good.
We are the beating heart of our UK business and comprise a network of cutting-edge warehouses and offices across the country that ensure that we optimise the experience and use our proprietary technology across the supply chain to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. At the same time, delivering bags of possibilities for our employees and a career that will ensure no two days are ever the same.

About the role

We wouldn’t be able to positively impact the way the world shops without our passionate team members - who keep our business running, our operations optimised, and our customers happy. To support this, we now have an opportunity for a Senior Planner to join the team.

As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for using tooling provided to maintain data reporting and produce data-led actionable insights for a variety of stakeholders in the Logistics area. You will play a key role in planning and forecasting, ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

As a Senior Planner, you will:

Prepare mid-to-long-term future plans in line with forecasted demand targets and available capacities.
Monitor and track sales predictions and assess how operational constraints are affecting them.
Provide reporting and data-based decision-making support to various stakeholders in Logistics and other business areas.
Drive the improvement of selected KPIs through analysis of trends and root cause analysis.
Contribute to key cross-departmental projects, presenting results to relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate resources between various Planning functions.
Fulfil operational requests from different stakeholders.
Occasionally visit different Customer Fulfillment Centre sites across the UK.

About you – Requirements to be considered:

Excellent communication skills as the role includes daily interaction with Logistics management and other internal/external customers.
Proven experience as a Planner, ideally within a logistics function.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills (essential).
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (essential).
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; preferred experience with QGIS, VBA, SQL.
Ability to work quickly and accurately while organizing workloads to meet deadlines.
Commercially savvy with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to collaborate with other departments in operationally critical activities (essential).

What we offer you:

At Ocado, we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. You’ll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere as well as an award-winning recognition programme and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts.

Including:

Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
Wellbeing Support: Access dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme for holistic well-being.
Generous Leave: Begin with 25 days, growing to 27 after 5 years, with an option to buy more.
Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching.
Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical insurance.
Family-Friendly Policies: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and paternity leave.
Financial Aid: Get interest-free train tickets and join our Cycle to Work Scheme.
Shuttle Services: Convenient free shuttle buses connect you to work.
Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to participate in our success.
Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers and restaurants.
Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Assurance for financial security.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, or union membership status.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Hatfield, United Kingdom

Hybrid

31-03-2025

Company Name: Ocado Logistics
Job Title: Planning Manager
Job Description: Planning Manager (12-Month FTC) – Ocado Logistics
Hatfield, Hertfordshire | Hybrid (2 days in-office, 3 days WFH)

Lead the Charge in Supply Chain & Operations Planning

Be at the heart of innovation at Ocado Group, revolutionising online grocery logistics. As Planning Manager, you'll drive supply chain planning and operational efficiency by leveraging data, forecasting tools, and KPI insights to improve performance and customer availability.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong supply chain or operations management background, skilled in analytics, stakeholder influence, and Excel-based forecasting. You will collaborate with analytics and operations teams, ensuring data-driven decision-making and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities
Turn data into action – Transform forecasts, KPIs, and performance metrics into clear insights for operational teams.
Optimise efficiency – Track key KPIs such as efficiency drops per van, vehicle off-road (VOR) trends, and sales availability.
Drive stakeholder engagement – Work with operations and analytics teams to create buy-in and influence decision-making.
Lead a high-performing team – Manage a team of three operations managers, identifying trends and driving programs of work.
Enhance forecasting tools – Improve Excel-based forecasting and update negotiation tools for operational planning.

What You’ll Bring
Logistics experience is not essential – we're looking for a strategic thinker with strong planning expertise.
Strong Excel & data analysis skills – ability to turn KPIs into insights.
Influencing & negotiation skills – engage key stakeholders & teams.
Strategic mindset – identify trends & implement improvements.
Problem-solving approach – drive efficiencies & customer availability.
Supply chain & operations planning experience.

Interview Process
We follow a two-stage interview process to assess your experience, leadership style, and strategic thinking:
Initial Interview – Conversation with a hiring manager, and team member to discuss your background, skills, and motivation.
Final Interview – Deep dive into your experience, problem-solving skills, and leadership capabilities, with a senior leader from the planning team.

Your Rewards:
Work-Life Balance: 30 days of "work from anywhere."
Wellness Support: Access to well-being apps and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Generous Leave: 25 days, increasing to 27 after 5 years, with the option to buy more.
Financial Security: Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Private medical insurance.
Financial Perks: Interest-free train tickets, Cycle to Work scheme, and share plans.
Convenience: Free shuttle bus services.
Exclusive Discounts: 15% off Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers.
Protection: Income Protection and Life Assurance.
Benefits+: Employee-funded options like dental and travel insurance.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments as needed.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Responsibilities and duties may be modified as business needs evolve. Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

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Hatfield, United Kingdom

Hybrid

04-04-2025

Company Name: Ocado Logistics
Job Title: Demand Planner - FTC
Job Description: Demand Planner - Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

At Ocado Logistics, we’re changing the way the world shops. Our cutting-edge technology and customer-first approach ensure we lead the way in the retail sector. We’re proud to be at the heart of an innovative, dynamic business with incredible career opportunities. Join us to make a real impact on the future of supply management.

About the Role:
This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence at our Head Office in Hatfield twice a week.
We're looking for a passionate Demand Planner to join our team at Ocado Logistics. You'll drive the success of our product range through managing KPIs and collaborating with top suppliers. This role will give you the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and grow alongside a team committed to excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Manage demand and forecast planning for a wide range of products.
Use data-driven insights to meet critical KPIs and optimise performance.
Build strong supplier relationships and ensure smooth operational flow.
Act as the first point of contact to resolve supply chain issues swiftly.
Collaborate with commercial teams to stay ahead of market trends.

About You:
You have experience in FMCG, supply chain, or merchandising.
Can drive demand forecasting and make data-driven decisions.
Excellent communicator, organised, and adaptable under pressure.
Skilled in Excel and thrive in fast-changing environments.

The Interview Process: Our process is over two stages. The first stage includes a short presentation, which will be shared after the initial screening call with Richard Wandowski, our Lead Recruiter. You’ll meet a variety of senior members across the demand planning team during the process.

We value well-being and work-life balance at Ocado Logistics. Join us and make a meaningful impact, backed by an award-winning recognition programme and exceptional benefits.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and ensures fair and equal treatment for all potential employees, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, or union membership status.

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Hatfield, United Kingdom

Hybrid

07-04-2025

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