Castore exists for one single reason to makeathletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTERNEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something westrive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineeringand unique technical fabrics to create the highest qualitysportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best.Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features tohelp to optimise athletic performance in allconditions.
The founders vision is to buildCastore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep andunrelenting commitment to engineering the highest qualitysportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its searchfor innovation and performance enhancement.
Thesportswear market has been dominated by a small clique ofmassmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premiumalternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerningathletes who demand the verybest.
TheRole
An exciting role has beencreated for a Wholesale Operations Executive to join our growingteam to assist in the process of delivering our growing wholesalebusiness to our retail and distributor partnersglobally.
Through our partnership profile andexciting growing mainline the demand for Castore is seeing uspartner with the biggest retailers in the market as well asdeveloping a distribution network on a global scale.
As the Wholesale Operations Executive you willbe working collaboratively alongside the Wholesale OperationsManager to service and maintain relationships for Castorescontinued growing group of wholesale accounts. Manage and own theend to end process from the moment the sales order is receiveduntil orders are delivered to customer warehouse drivingoperational excellence and ensuring orders are deliveredOTIF.
Responsibilities
Takefull ownership of the endtoend operational management for ourprestigious Global Key Accounts such as JD Sports Frasers GroupFanatics and others ensuring operational excellence and toptierservice delivery.
Customer facing role tocommunicate account updates and independent liaise with them toensure their orderbook is satisfied.
Followingthe Wholesale departments critical path and seasonal orderdeadlines and working collaboratively with the wholesale accountmanagers and wholesale operations assistants to ensure custompricing trade terms quantities requested drop dates customer POnumbers are all aligned so our Merchandising department can placeVendor POs on time.
Efficiently compile andpresent sales order data to the internal Merchandising teamadhering to critical path and seasonal orderdeadlines.
Collaborate with the WholesaleOperations Manager to establish a wholesaleoriented VAS complianceframework across Castores flagship and international DistributionCentres (DCs) ensuring SLAs are met.
Conductopen orderbook reconciliation meetings with relevant stakeholdersproviding accurate forecasts to optimise DC resourceallocation.
Liaise with finance teams to ensureaccurate fulfilment of shipped and invoiced Wholesale Sales Ordersresolving any discrepancies or queriespromptly.
Skills&Qualities
EssentialKnowledge and Experience:
Solidexperience in a similar role with a focus on wholesaleoperations.
Proficiency in working with 3rd partyhandlers and internal business management software (e.g. SAP OracleNet Suite Microsoft Navision).
Excellentcrossfunctional collaboration skills and adaptability to evolvingprocesses.
Comfortable in a fastpaced dynamicbusiness environment with excellent planning and organizationabilities.
Demonstrated flexibility andwillingness to learn in a rapidly growing businesssetting.
PreferredExperience:
Previous experience in aleadership or senior executive role supporting senior managementteams.
PersonalQualities:
Ambitious and passionateabout contributing to the expansion and development of therole.
Excellent attention to detail and naturalproblemsolving abilities.
Initiativetaking andtrustworthy with a proactive approach tochallenges.
Excellent interpersonal skillscoupled with a Better Never Stopsattitude.
Ability to thrive in a team environmentand share in Castores ambitiousoutlook.
Understanding of geographical andcultural differences.
Proficient in MicrosoftOffice suite (Excel Word Outlook).
Have a BetterNever Stops Attitude.
What WeOffer
Competitivesalary
Discretionary bonusscheme
25 days annual leave (plus bankholidays)
Modern city centre offices inManchester
An opportunity to work with globalsporting partners
Office breakout space withpool tables dart board and TVs
A chance to builda career with a fast paced high growthbrand
Employee assistanceprogramme
Generous staffdiscount