What I am accountable for 

Placing Purchase Orders (PO’s) to order stock, raising contracts for new orders. Tracking orders to maintain flow of appropriate volumes, flagging failures, issues and delays to wider stakeholders. Communicate with Suppliers, Network Planning and Logistics to facilitate a smooth flow of stock from the Supplier to Depot. Maintain accurate records of commitment to provide stock intake and output forecasts, prepare analysis reports, and update delivery schedules and relevant systems to reflect the latest supplier delivery positions.  Collaborate with replenishment teams to plan initial allocations and launch builds to meet stock and availability targets. Ensure on-time delivery through supporting the achievement of milestones within the critical path, ensuring any issues are resolved or escalated where appropriate. Execute the planning for seasonal events and promotions for stock. Resolve store queries, alongside Supply Chain colleagues. Deliver accountabilities in alignment with availability and stock targets.

What I need to know 

Essential

Show an understanding of Supply Chain and how various factors could impact routes to market and the customer proposition. Demonstrate a desire to work in Supply Chain and a passion for food/non-food retail. Strong communication skills that enable Business Partnership, Stakeholder Management and Cross Functional Working Ability to prioritise workload, keeping up with the demand of the changing retail landscape to ensure best customer outcomes. Understanding of Supply Chain processes.  MS Office Proficiency: Experience using MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) A diligent and thorough work ethic, with attention to detail.

 

Desirable 

Experience working in either Supply Chain or Merchandising. Experience with AI systems, with an understanding of machine learning capabilities and benefits. 

 

What I need to show

Own it Always do what you say you’ll do and suggest solutions for problems as you spot them. Ask questions and contribute honestly to discussions or conversations. Prioritise your work in line with team or project goals. Make it better  Willing to try new approaches to improve and simplify. Embrace variety and open to opportunities to transfer your skills to new challenges. Seek information to better understand your role and how teams around you operate. Act on feedback you receive and give accurate and timely feedback to others. Be human  Show care and respect to everyone. Seek opportunities to connect with others and build trusted relationships. Walk in the shoes of your internal and external customers, considering their needs in all you do.

 

Support we will provide

Training on all systems and processes will be provided. Access to personal development tools e.g. Bitesize talks, online self-development tools, internal mentoring. Embedded within a cross functional category team. Regular team meetings within Supply Chain. Monthly 121s with your line manager.