Inventory Analytical Planner
Marks and Spencer plc (UK), Paddington, Greater London
Inventory Analytical Planner
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Marks and Spencer plc (UK), Paddington, Greater London
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 23 May | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 551712749b8645f091c23ab37af00996
Location ref: Paddington, Greater London
Full Job Description
- Delivering product segmentation analysis including the monitoring and subsequent authorising of movement between segments
- Validating VM and Presentation settings, regularly reviewing top down (MP) vs bottom up (JDA) stock projections and authorising any required action to close the gap. Responding to trade and adjusting inventory parameters and replenishment approaches
- Implementing inventory segmentation approach that determines the required stock holding at size-location level and implementing this across the replenishment system to all channels. Carrying out movement between segments and continuous improvement of the framework
- Complete analysis and modelling to inform Inventory Planning Manager decision making for replenishment optimisation. Including: Pick frequency at stroke-colour and size-store level; Best-fit replenishment strategy at stroke-colour and size-store level (e.g. continuous replenishment vs min/max vs periodic replenishment); Delivery schedule changes
- Monitoring Demand Weighted Availability across all of Clothing & Home and reacting accordingly. Aligning DRP Timefence maintenance across all areas. Delivers promotional, peak and new launch stock builds through timely and accurate allocations
A proven understanding of sales forecasting and supply chain processes - Experience using JDA fulfilment parameters and inventory planning techniques
- Highly organised with any eye for detail and able to prioritise multiple conflicting priorities
- Strong IT literacy skills including experience with or capability to use one of the following analytics tools, e.g. JDA, SQL, databases, Spotfire and Microsoft Excel to perform detailed analysis
- Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and challenge, influence and persuade others to move towards a common vision or goal
Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing. Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding: - 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you've completed your probation
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
- Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
- Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
- Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
- Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
- Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
- One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you Everyone's welcome We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're reinventing, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're redefining how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/inventory-analytical-planner-126883748