Do you have a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places?
Ever wanted to have a secret meeting in the Batcave or immerse yourself in Jurassic World? Join us at The Entertainer Head Office, and you can do exactly that in our bright character-based meeting rooms!
This position is based at our Head Office. You must live within a reasonable distance of the office or be willing to relocate by the role commencement date.
Office or be willing to relocate by the role commencement date.
Job Purpose
Working in our Planning & Allocation function, you will be managing one of our dedicated Branch merchandising teams. Your team will be responsible for supporting our channels with sufficient stock levels so they can optimise their trading opportunities.
You will be a great leader and commercially aware with previous experience within a comparable merchandising or supply chain role. You will also be a quick learner with brilliant communication skills, and eye for detail, and able to gain a good understanding of our systems and processes.
Skills & Experience
1. Minimum 4 years merchandising or supply chain experience is preferable.
2. Previous experience working with reporting and replenishment systems.
3. Self-driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
4. Commercially aware with excellent communication skills
5. A proven track record managing and developing a team.
6. Able to analyse numerical data with advanced Excel skills
Responsibilities
7. Create and implement a forward plan that meets specific channel performance requirements.
8. Ensure effective and accurate planning of inbound/outbound stock flow to reflect range and promotional changes.
9. Analyse channel performance to ensure stock levels are optimized to drive sales and manage channel stock levels accordingly.
10. Identify and own key sales volumes forecasts at channel level, in collaboration with the buying and marketing teams for new ranges, seasons and promotions.
11. Partnering with Retail Operations, Area and Store Managers to ensure stores are supported in achieving sales targets and to address issues and opportunities.
As an employee at The Entertainer your amazing benefits will include:
- Birthday Leave plus 33 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Annual Bonus scheme
- Retail Trust & Virtual GP
- Pension salary sacrifice
- Flexible access to your pay via Wage Stream
- Generous toy discount
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- High Street and leisure discounts
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Life Cover
So, if you've got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places, apply now!