Distributor

Distributor Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England

WHSmith
Full Time Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England 23000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

DISTRIBUTOR

We are currently recruiting for a Distributor to join our Merchandising team based at our High Street Head Office, Swindon. The main purpose of the role is to allocate the right stock, to the right location, in a timely manner within agreed timescales/budget.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Understand and use the correct replenishment method
  • Track and maintain SKU/store level availability
  • Track and maintain promotional availability
  • Track and maintain DC availability
  • Liaise with the DC to understand the status of deliveries, check queries and request additional waves
  • Review forward line plans
  • Prepare and key orders from the system
  • Collate and send orders for direct supplied products to our direct suppliers
  • Respond to store related queries
  • Compile ad hoc analysis

Essential Skills:
  • Similar experience in a Logistics/ supply chain role would be highly beneficial
  • Understanding of replenishment & allocation methods
  • Good analytical skills
  • Intermediate Excel
  • Ability to identify trends, and consider the impact (eg.Cost/stock)

What we can offer you:
  • Annual bonus based on company performance
  • Hybrid working model from home and in the office
  • 24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
  • Finish at 4pm on a Friday
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Staff discount card for stores and online


About Us

WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer with a smaller business located on UK high streets. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and basis of disability. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage them in particular from individuals from under-represented groups at WHSmith. This includes women and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups


Format of Business

Merchandising

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Position Type

Permanent

Salary From

Up To

Salary To

23,000

Hours / Week

36.25

Country

UK

County

Wiltshire

Job Code / Grade

C

Post Code

SN3 3LR

Distributor
WHSmith

https://www.whsmithplc.co.uk/
London, United Kingdom
Carl Cowling
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Other Retail Shops
1792
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