Job description
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.
The Commercial Administration & Compliance Manager sits at the heart of the Commercial team, forming part of a wider support function which is responsible for Commercial strategy, trade planning and operating model. You will be key to ensuring the business processes within the Commercial team are completed in an accurate, timely manner and in accordance with our high standards. You will work cross-functionally to enable our team of buyers to deliver their objectives whilst guiding them through our best practice, as well as being an invaluable support to the admin function.
What you will be doing
- Implement a framework to manage and oversee the output of Commercial admin team, covering areas such as product and supplier set up
- Co-ordinate cross category workflows and projects for the Commercial team
- Verify appropriate sign offs and accurate keying of price and promotional activity
- Manage a suite of central commercial reporting including flags, escalations, and recommendations on how team members can best adhere to business policies
- Focus on the Food & Impulse categories, acting as a source of support on complex tasks such as Meal Deal management and promotional planning
- Monitor compliance of deliverables outlined in Commercial Operating Model, e.g. Vendor Buying Agreements and Cost Price Increase trackers
- Manage our Trading Academy Training Calendar
- Previous Commercial/Retail Admin or Buying experience
- Detailed knowledge of commercial processes and systems
- Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Great stakeholder management
- Excellent admin and organizational ability
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast paced environment
- Strong numerical skills
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
- Proactive and resourceful
- Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
- 4pm Friday Finish
- Flexible Working
- 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
- Family Friendly Leave
- Competitive Pension Contribution
- Sharesave Scheme
- Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
- Competitive Salary
- Staff Discount Card for stores and online
About us
Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.
WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
Our UK Travel office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. It’s perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.
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