Trade Counter Demand Planner
Trade Counter Demand Planner
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Overview
Its a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and recordbreaking sales were proud to be one of the fastestgrowing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.
As a Supply Chain Trade Counter Demand Planner reporting to the Category Supply Manager youll be responsible for optimising our store replenishment system to maximise the availability of our products for our customers to fulfil our 100 available from stock promise.
With a keen interest in data and a passion for analysis you will play an integral part in the supply chain team. Youll work closely with the Distribution Centre Planner to understand future promotional and category plans ensuring stores launch with the appropriate stock levels and are set up for success.
Here in our supply chain team youll be part of a fastpaced community where every day is different with clearly defined availability targets and objectives providing the opportunity to shine as an individual and a category team.
We believe that a hybrid flexible working approach offers you and your colleagues the best of both worlds. Facetoface collaboration is an integral part of our warm friendly culture so youll work from our head office three days a week working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am3pm. Beyond that how when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen free parking and a comfortable relaxed environment weve worked hard to build an office youll want to work in. We also know that when it comes to school pickups and home deliveries its nice to have the flexibility to do both.
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the supply chain in to and out of our Trade Counters ensuring that we have the right stock in the right place at the right time
- Maximise Front of House availability in stores to support promotional plans and catalogue launches validating suggested Display quantities
- Review current sales rates and adjust the store optimums accordingly
- Reviewing Trade counter stock levels for new and existing products reviewing against policy and making changes where appropriate once launched
- Validate event promotion levels and ensure these are aligned with store capacity requirements
- Ensuring launch of new products to our Trade Counters whilst maintaining strong availability
- Agree exit plan of deleted products with Category Supply Manager and Supply Chain DC Planner and manage trade counter stock run down
- Identify overstock extraction opportunities whilst following extraction process
- Manage Project quantities to ensure appropriate stock depth in stores using TCND data to maximise customer experience
- Work closely with the Supply Chain DC planner to identify opportunities for stock range and seasonal optimisation
- Collaborate and form key internal relationships both within commercial and distribution network
- Work closely with our Central Replenishment team to efficiently maximise the throughput of products from the DC to Trade Counters
Qualifications
- Excel skills (pivot tables/v look ups in house training available)
- Proven skills in data analysis Understanding data trends
- Experienced in problem solving able to anticipate and highlight opportunities and take corrective action whilst working within established procedures
- Be able to work on your own initiative being accountable for your workload priorities and deadlines
- Range of communication skills able to communicate via Microsoft Teams and office effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences
Whats in it for me
You do your best when you feel your best so weve chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.
Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen as well as a warm inviting place for you to eat. So whether you prefer a packed lunch or an easy life we cater to all.
Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not therell always be a free spot for you and your car.
Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies. Weve put everything we think you should know on our dedicated intranet page ready for when you need it. Find out more on our website.
Other benefits:
- AwardWinning Pension Scheme
- 20 Discounts at Screwfix & B&Q plus discounts at other HighStreet Retailers
- AwardWinning Apprenticeship Schemes
- MyGym discounts
- CycletoWork Scheme
- Enhanced Family leave
- Retail Trust counselling services
- Life cover
Sustainability at Screwfix
Were committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. Thats why were doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions reducing and recycling waste sourcing responsibly keeping products in use for longer selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. Were on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.
Weve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. Were a company built on teamwork and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background however you identify youll be listened to encouraged and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. Youll always know where you are with us. Were open. Were fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.
We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
