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Stock Planning Assistant - Retail Operations
About us
We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
About the team
The Operational Planning team is at the heart of the business working closely with Retail, Fulfilment, Logistics and Finance colleagues to ensure that we serve our customers as seamlessly as possible.
We translate the Retail Sales plans into operational volumes – this enables our fulfilment sites (Skygate and Wrexham) and 3rd party carriers to plan and deliver those volumes effectively for our customers.
We challenge appropriately across functions to ensure that the business delivers efficiency across a wide breadth of key performance measures (stock turn, cashflow, occupancy and stock health being just a few examples)
About the role
This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong relationship building combined with good systems knowledge, data interpretation and technical capability. The successful candidate will support in decision making around optimum stock levels, timing of intake, prioritisation of intake and health of stock.
The role is key in joining up the requirements of the Retail Category teams, Fulfilment sites, Logistics and Finance, with different stakeholders requiring differing actions. You will enjoy working with both people and data in order to implement effective solutions and will support in influencing stakeholders to deliver them.
About you
- Highly numerate, with a strong focus on accuracy
- A collaborative mindset & approach, along with the ability to work through large projects autonomously
- A high level of technical skills, Excel, PowerPoint, BI systems
- Passionate about both delivery in the immediate/short-term and constantly pushing forward capability
Some of our benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £1000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- Udemy learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
How to apply
Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check.
What happens next?
Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:
1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.
2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.
As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.