Job Description

Replenishment Planner
London Paddington
Contract is until June 2019 initially

Brook Street is currently working on behalf of our Global IT Client to recruit an EMEA Replenishment Planner. This is a contract role based in London until 30th June 2019.

As a Brook Street contractor you will be entitled to 25 days holiday per annum, 8 days paid Bank Holidays pro rota, discounted gym membership, use of the onsite health facility, access to online learning and training, free parking and an excellent subsidised restaurant.

Salary: £38,870 per annum, based on experience, plus benefits

Job Description
As we expand our retail store base and continue to improve our experiences online, an effective multi-channel business strategy is pivotal to our success. Effectively assorting the right products for the stores means striking a fine balance between establishing a unique and innovative selection to drive interest and traffic and a selection of product that will drive meaningful increases in revenues and affinity for the stores.

The Retail Stores Merchandising team is looking for motivated individuals with retail planning or supply chain expertise to join its dynamic omni channel replenishment team. The qualified candidate will have strong analytical acumen and expertise in planning, replenishment and supply chain.

Responsibilities
A typical day in this role can include:
" Manage and support execution of all multi-channel (Retail Store Brick & Mortar + Online) Merchandise Replenishment.
" Manage and support execution of all (Retail Store Brick & Mortar + Online), Merchandise Stock balancing, Weeks on hand, and Reverse Logistics (Returns).
" Manage and support product Launches, Planogram sets and Promotional inventory allocation.
" Manage and support cost efficiency; expedites, case pack allocation, returns.
" Manage and maintain metrics related to In-stock, Returns, Stock Balance.
" Manage cross functional relationships with internal Product, Planning, Supply, Operations and Logistics partners all issues related to replenishment and Channel inventory management.

Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be:
" Ideally, 4+ years' experience analyzing daily, weekly, and/or monthly sales data against goals
" Ideally, 4+ years' experience in retail planning at a national Retailer, preferably with consumer electronics
" Ideally, 4+ years' experience of understanding and applying key retail and inventory management concepts (Open to Buy, In-Stock, WOS, turn)

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
" Experience with Replenishment and Planning Systems such as JDA, Retek
" Supplier/vendor management experience
" Exceptional Excel skills managing large amounts of data
" Ability to influence others and work collaboratively and deal well with ambiguity and fast-changing environment
" Self-motivated/self-starter, results and detail oriented
" Good cross-functional collaboration skills
" Excellent communication/organisational skills, including proven ability balance strategic concepts/goals with tactical tasks
" Strong analytical acumen
" BS/BA or equivalent work-related experience, preferred

Deadline for CV submission: Thursday 18th October @ 11.00am