Distributor

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited Full time
Job Description

The Role
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That's why our Merchandising team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.

The role of Distributor will be allocating the right stock, to the right location, in a timely manner within agreed timescales/budget and managing the flow of stock to DCs and stores to deliver optimal availability, sales and profit.

What you will be doing
  • Calculating and creating purchase orders
  • Supplier forecasting
  • DC replenishment
  • Managing store & DC stock levels
  • Supplier liaison, including resolving/escalating issues
  • Managing stock intake to achieve month end targets as well as availability and fulfilment targets
  • DC communication & relationship management

What we are looking for
  • Intermediate Excel experience - desirable
  • Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse large amounts of numerical data
  • Excellent admin and organisational ability and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills, time management and prioritisation
  • Great team player with good interpersonal skills and stakeholder management

How we reward our teams
  • Hybrid Working model from home and in the office
  • 4pm Friday Finish
  • Flexible Working
  • 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days
  • Family Friendly Leave
  • Competitive Pension Contribution
  • Sharesave Scheme
  • Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Competitive Salary
  • Staff Discount Card for stores and online

About us
Celebrating 230 years, we're proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we're proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.
WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
Our UK Travel office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.

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