VP Integrated Business Planning

This posting is for hourly paid logistics employees to apply through.

About Us

We are Ocado Solutions, and we are revolutionising online grocery. We partner with the world's leading retailers, providing our innovative Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) – a powerful blend of automation and software – to elevate their e-commerce capabilities. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of retail, working with global giants from Kroger to AEON.

About the Role

This pivotal role will shape and further develop our Fulfilment function within Ocado’s Partner Success team, directly contributing to the strategic growth and revenue of both our Partners and our organization. You will be instrumental in the transition towards a best-in-class Partner Success organisation.

A key focus will be addressing the currently under-developed integrated business planning capabilities within our Partners' businesses. This role is specifically designed to:

• Provide expert planning guidance and support to our Partners.
• Ensure technology alignment to effectively solve challenges in integrated business planning within our Operating System Platform (OSP).
• Lead the development and implementation of off-platform tools and processes that empower Partners to enhance their planning efficiency and directly impact their profitability (P&L).

About you

• Extensive experience in Integrated Business Planning, Demand Planning, or Strategy within e-commerce, logistics, or retail.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, capable of handling complex forecasting and modeling.
• Ability to move from theory to execution, delivering practical, actionable planning solutions.
• Experience working in a tech-driven environment, with a good understanding of digital transformation and automation in retail.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to influence senior executives, technology teams, and external partners.
• Hands-on problem solver— able to solutionize and build tools, processes, and training materials.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, global business environment, working across multiple stakeholders.

What we offer

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

• Time to recharge:
  25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more – and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world.
  
  
• Health & wellbeing:
  Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
  
  
• Family-first policies:
  22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).
  
  
• Financial support:
  Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.
  
  
• Commuter perks:
  Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations.
  
  
• Exclusive discounts:
  15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).

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.