Replenishment Manager Job in Buckinghamshire HP66GL, Home Counties UK
We are the UK's largest independent toy retailer with 65 stores across the UK, and a vibrant and rapidly growing online channel TheToyShop.com. After a very successful 2011 we have exciting plans for 2012 including further new store openings across the UK. Values are key to The Entertainer team which is why we offer you a friendly, supportive, culture where training and development is put first to help you further your career.
We are looking for a Replenishment Manager to be based at our head office in Amersham.Reporting into the Director of Logistics you will manage the replenishment system and associated processes to optimise stock availability across all stores with a view to maximising the sales opportunities across the business. Developing functionality enhancements to improve both current processes and support the future needs of the business. You will be judged on both stock availability and stock cover.
Key Responsibilities
· To manage the allocation of stock from the warehouse to stores, optimising availability to support sales and physical merchandising
· Working within the WSSI plan and changing needs of the business. This includes forward planning to support promotions, product launch, catalogues and intake priorities
· Managing the movement of stock around the business to rebalance levels if necessary and facilitate returns to the warehouse for redistribution
· Handling stock availability queries from both the stores and other internal departments.
· Providing exceptional reporting relating to stock availability as required
· To become the expert in the operation of the company's merchandise system
· Improving efficiency of the current system and processes both at the centre and in store
· Monitor the allocations generated by our Merchandising systems and compare to the planned delivery schedules maximizing efficiency
· To manage processes to support the stocking in of new stores.
· Liaise with the warehouse and distribution team to agree principles for physical stock picking, store deliveries, pallet max and store delivery schedules.
· Manage and develop the team to further improve the success of the department.
Amersham - commutable from - High Wycombe, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Uxbridge and Beaconsfield
The successful applicant will be commercially astute with experience of a retail environment, able to identify and react to opportunities with a pace and knowledge that is aligned to the trading patterns and priority of the business. You will be a solid line manager with a natural interest in the development of the team. Highly numerate with strong PC/Excel skills you will have solid experience in replenishment systems and possess strong problem solving and lateral thinking skills.
You will currently be a Replenishment Manager, Stock Replenishment Manager or Inventory Replenishment Manager.
If you think you could handle this role and would enjoy being part of our on going success story then apply now....