WHSmith
Job Description:
This is a key role within the Supply Chain function of WHSmith Travel. The purpose of the Lead Distributor role is to build relationships with the Distribution Centres, Suppliers and other Head Office teams in order to manage stock availability to target, whilst keeping the stock inventory within set levels.
Job Responsibilities:
- Actively looking for ways to improve the process within the team
- Centrally manage stock allocation of promotional lines, New Ranges and stock on restricted supply
- Work closely with the Operations Team to ensure stock related activities are communicated effectively to stores
- Ensure purchase orders are raised using set order and delivery patterns
- Lead supply chain activities in landing range reviews and other projects
- Ensure promotional stock and New lines / Ranges is available in stores to enable successful launches of all promotions / Range Changes
- Set up and manage Distribution Centre replenishment parameters to manage availability
- Effective communication to appropriate stakeholders of key stock information
- Regular contact with the Distribution Centres and suppliers to manage stock intake and throughput
- Data analysis on performance of lines using the internal database systems and Excel
- Play an active part in weekly meetings within the Trading team to review weekly sales performance and stock levels
Job Requirements:
- Ability to pick up new internal systems and databases quickly
- Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
- Self motivation
- Ability to work quickly and accurately in a pressurised environment
- Previous experience within a Supply Chain or Merchandising position within a busy Retail/ FMCG Head Office
- Commercial awareness
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
- Good understanding of replenishment and allocation methods
- Ability to make decisions
- Ability to identify trends and consider the impact on stock, warehouses and stores
- Advanced level Excel
Job Details:
Company: WHSmith
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: London, England, UK
Application Deadline: N/A
