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In this role, you will drive the day to day analysis of trade performance for product categories across set business units, producing data insight packs to support decision making, and will work collaboratively with the purchasing teams to produce and maintain commitment and OTB monitors.
Client Details
This is a thriving and fast-growing business with a global customer and supplier base, and a great team and company culture.
Description
Delivering against existing strategy by executing deliverables against key milestones:* Producing pre-season and in-season analysis packs at product category level * Monitoring category and business unit performance and surfacing opportunities as well as potential risk* Participating in trade meetings with internal stakeholders to make informed decisions on product planning* Delivering insights on width and depth requirements to meet satisfy customer demand* Creating 'theme' packs on pricing and price architecture to support product and channel teams* Overlaying performance analysis with additional customer data to support trade decision making* Challenging existing analytical approach and continually drive new approaches to data insightsMaking judgements based on previous practice and precedence using:* Pre-season & in-season performance packs* Commitment, OTB and intake maintenance* Width & Depth analysis and recommendations* Pricing analysis and recommendations* Providing the Head of Department with analytical support to enable strategic decision making* Using revenue and profitability as a key measure of success* Providing analysis and visibility of the end-to-end performance KPIs at product category level.
Profile
The successful candidate must have retail product planning/ buying experience in a B2C or B2B setting along with:
* Commercial approach to data insights and a strong numerical acumen* Proven experience in category planning with range building expertise* Experience in maintaining sales, stock, intake and OTB trackers/forecasts* Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment* Ability to work cross-functionally to drive the best results for a business* Strong organisational skills, able to use initiative and to work in a pressurised environment* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with colleagues at all levels* Able to use software proficiently and analyse large volumes of product data.
Job Offer
Working here comes with several benefits. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Extras: Upto £42,000 + Bonus + 25 days holidays + B.H + Life Assurance
- Work-life balance: 3 days office-based and 2 optional days to work from home.
- Team building activities: The company regularly organises team-building activities to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Friendly work environment: Free parking on-site and excellent facilities on-site.
