Inventory Analyst

Our Supply Chain Team is targeting transformation to support our eCommerce acceleration and growing retail estate. With warehousing in three territories, 350+ physical stores and a global sourcing operation for our in-house brands, we run a high growth, international operation.

Joining our Supply Chain team, the successful candidate will have a hands-on role working alongside our warehouses, buying teams and IT teams. As an Inventory Control Analyst, you will have responsibility for understanding and reducing reasons for stock loss, and for ensuring that we maintain a high standard of stock accuracy end-to-end. This includes accuracy across inbound stock, processes in our warehouses and through to stores. You'll work with large datasets and our IT systems to derive insights and problem-solve as needed. You'll also have the chance to work on inventory-related projects such as RFID roll out and technology implementation.

We're looking for an analytical and curious individual to build their career with us. This role is well-suited to a someone who is fluent with data and enjoys using data to gain insights. You should also enjoy understanding how systems (ERP and WMS) work, be a good communicator and be organized and able to manage your time effectively. A logical thought process and tenacity in finding a solution will also be highly useful in this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands-on role with real autonomy and responsibility in a rapidly growing business investing in growth and innovation.

This role is predominately based in Peterborough in our UK Warehouse with occasional travel to our HO in London and some working from home.

What you'll be doing

+ Completing and fully understanding weekly reports to share with Supply Chain team and the wider Mountain Warehouse business where required.
+ Carrying out weekly analysis of stock adjustments made by the 3PLs to identify any trends or issues, especially where adjustments are over agreed value parameters.
+ Completing timely and accurate weekly stock reconciliations to ensure that MW systems and the 3PL WMS are aligned, including non-saleable stock.
+ Identifying and rectifying any intake issues to ensure maximum stock availability for allocation and sales, including non-saleable stock.
+ Working closely with the Retail Inventory Team to investigate, monitor and process lost in transit adjustments and flagging any clear drivers of on-going lost in transit.
+ Ensuring period-end and year-end financial closure by completing all required actions in a timely manner

+ Building knowledge and expertise in how MW stock and inventory systems work and how they interact with distribution partner WMSs.
+ Ensuring that system flows, how-tos and functions are clearly documented.

+ Previous experience within an Inventory team role would be advantageous but not essential.
+ Strong data analysis skills with advanced knowledge of MS Excel (and/or SQL or PowerBI).
+ Good written and verbal communication skills.
+ Excellent attention to detail.
+ Highly organized who can manage time effectively to meet given deadlines.
+ Strong problem-solving capabilities and a curious nature.
+ Logical thought processes.
+ Ability to track and understand stock movement data end-to-end through various systems, including warehouse management systems.
+ The ability to effectively prioritise and multi-task while working autonomously.

+ Competitive salary and benefits package
+ Holiday allowance
+ 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
+ Pension scheme
+ Flexible working with several days a week based in our Peterborough warehouse

About Mountain Warehouse

In 1997, we launched Mountain Warehouse to make the outdoors accessible to everyone by offering value for money product and exemplary customer service.

The outdoor industry had become very jargon-heavy and we wanted to create a brand that would cater to our mothers and our neighbour's kids as well as seasoned professionals who understood the technology.

Our expansion since then has seen the brand grow and the product evolve, but the small family business that makes MW special has remained. Great product is at the heart of everything we do.

As we expand internationally we employ a team of dedicated diverse people to offer our valued customers the best possible experience when visiting our stores, shopping online and putting our range through its paces.