Are you looking for your next opportunity within Supply Chain? Do you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? If so, we’re looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to join our team!
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be managing the end to end supply of a specific group of products, across multiple routes to markets from the supplier through to the stores and directly to customers, whilst optimising availability and stock holding at all points in the supply chain. This will involve full understanding and communication of impact on costs, sales, capacity and service circa 1000 SKUs from c25 suppliers sourcing across UK, Europe and Far East.
What we’re looking for:
Ideally you’ll be of graduate calibre and have at least 2 years experience or equivalent in a supply chain role. If this experience is in retail or DIY it would be really beneficial. As well as this you’ll have:
Excellent communication and and analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to report and present accurate information to show business impact and make first stage recommendations
Good knowledge of end to end planning processes and basic knowledge of distribution operations
Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to persuasively support your position with analysis, facts and arguments
What can we offer you?
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We also have an early careers network to support you if you’re in your first few years of your career.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Life Assurance
Enhanced contributory pension scheme after 2 years service
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
You’ll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Supply Chain team are based, along with our other support functions. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form
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