| Job Title: Distributor/ Allocator |
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| Description |
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Distributor to work within our News, Magazines and Express team at Head Office. Reporting to the Merchandiser, the main purpose of this role is to work effectively with the other Distributors to maintain a good product availability across a number of different ranges.
The Accountabilities
* Deliver store and distribution centre availability targets/service levels by stock category
* Purchase order management and tracking
* Monitor availability by stock category/action
* Liase and communicate with Suppliers and Distribution Centres regularly
* Run and react to distribution replenishment reports
The Requirements for the Role
* Strong Excel and analytical skills
* Able to identify trends through reading detailed reports
* Good team player with excellent influencing skills
* Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
* Understanding of replenishment and allocation methods would be advantageous.
With a reputation for quality and choice, the WHSmith brand resonates with UK consumers as a key Retailer on the High street. Our ambition is to remain at the forefront of our sector, challenging expectations as we drive the business forward to become Britain’s most popular Bookseller, Stationer and Newsagent. Our financial results for 2010-2011 show us to be a strong business with good profit performance in what continues to be a tough trading environment.
Whoever joins us always receives excellent training and development opportunities. You can also expect a competitive salary and excellent benefits that includes a profit related bonus, store discount card and childcare vouchers. For customer and career focused individuals this all adds up to a unique opportunity.
If successful, candidates will be required to obtain a valid passport, undertake a criminal record check and provide 3 years of continuous educational, professional or employment references. Due to the high number of applications we receive, it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all applications and therefore will only contact short listed candidates.
“WHSmith values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the
Community” |
Job Details
| Job Ref: |
THO000181 |
| Start Date: |
ASAP |
| Hours: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
London, United Kingdom |
| Working Term: |
Permanent |
| Salary: |
££18000 - £20000 per annum annum
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| Application Deadline: |
2012-03-22 |
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