Associate - Primary Distribution Services

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that our orders are delivered from Supplier and Hauliers to the destination on time and in the most efficient manner possible. Working collaboratively with our Suppliers, Hauliers, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Tesco Depots in order to continuously seek more efficient methods of Distribution.

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you. 

 

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. 

 

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.  

 

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable. 

 

Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment. 

 

Performance Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually 

 

Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company’s policy. 

 

Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF. 

 

Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws. 

 

Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.  

 

Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.  

 

Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.  

 

Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle. 

-Analytical thinking for future forecasts in store allocation. It is imperative that we swiftly and decisively determine the range of stores to allocate within a time frame and also uplift excess stock from the depots/stores

- Assist Supplier, Haulier, Risk Assessors and depot managers with data and insights around the booking slots, legal document updating and their status to enable them with effective delivery planning

- Partnering with members of the Primary Customer Service team to help support Tesco suppliers and Primary hauliers to deliver cost effective and efficient supply chain solutions. 

- Collaborating cross functionally with our Suppliers, Hauliers, Distribution Centers, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance teams to improve and deliver great service levels. 

- Delivering day to day operations, including driver/user/store set up & responding to customer queries on schedules and reporting, to ensure a smooth running of the department

- Accountable for promptly raising vital Purchase Orders in strict accordance with stakeholder directives and ensuring the precise and timely receipt of these POs to guarantee on-time supplier payments.

- Using data to analyze and spot trends to meet KPI targets and make improvements to our network

- Leading change and development to drive simplification of routines, including databases and supporting tools

- Consulting the supply chain manager to schedule stock delivery slots confirmations based on negotiations with the supplier and Haulier

- Escalating inquiries to the appropriate team, when necessary

- Generate regular reports and provide insights to the Supplier and Depots managers

Specialization in Supply chain and logistics preferably  

0-2 Years of Planning role and supply chain experience

At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. 

 

 At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed. 

 

 We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.