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Location: Swindon Support Centre (hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office)
With a rich heritage and a new name, TGJones is the fresh face of a much-loved and trusted British brand. Our roots lie in TGJones, where we’ve proudly supported the high street retail estate for generations. Now, under the ownership of specialist retail investors, Modella Capital, we’re entering an exciting new chapter with bold ambitions to become ‘Your Hub of the High Street’.
About the role
The role is responsible for producing Distribution Centre & Transport volume forecasts including long term strategic scenarios, annual budgets and short term tactical plans to align Logistics activity in supporting the TGJones trading plans. The role will also support the future Logistics network development agenda and business projects requiring Logistics involvement.
* Produce DC & Transport annual budget/FC1/FC2 volumes aligning activity to company sales plans for TGJones.
* Develop a new planning model to reflect the Logistics network following the separation of the TGJones & TGJones businesses.
* Lead the weekly Merchandising & Logistics re-forecasting processes to update DC activity plans.
* Support Logistics development agenda through the provision and analysis of business data.
* Coordinate the Logistics activity for business projects as required.
* Provide cover for the Head of Logistics Planning as necessary.
* Support or lead (as appropriate) Logistics activity required to support the on-going development of the TGJones business model (e.g. new business opportunities, collaboration with other Modella owned companies etc).
* Primary point of contact within the Logistics function for stores openings and closures.
* Ad hoc Logistics/business data requests using WHS systems.
About you
* Strong PC skills including advanced Microsoft Excel.
* Experience of writing SQL queries to manage large amounts of data.
* Ability to communicate cross functionally.
* Ideally a background from within a Logistics Planning or Merchandising role.
About us
Joining TGJones means becoming part of a company that values its people as its greatest asset. We are a team that values people, invests in development, and encourages ideas. We foster an inclusive, collaborative and supportive culture where everyone is empowered to make a difference. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, TGJones offers a welcoming environment, real opportunities to grow, and the satisfaction of working for a company that genuinely cares.
Company benefits for our Support Centre colleagues include 4pm Friday finish, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, holiday trading scheme, annual company bonus, family friendly leave, employee discounts, free coffee Wednesdays and much more!
At TGJones, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you - you’re welcome here. If you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help.
Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Supply Chain
* Industries: Retail
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