Commercial Planning Analyst

Internal use only Grade F

About us

Werethe team behind digital retailerVery.

Our purpose helping families get more out of life powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! Ifyourehigh-performing ambitious and make the most of every opportunity we want to hear from returnyoullenjoy heaps of flexibility greatperksand benefits and the freedom to be yourself keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a differenceyoulllove making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

About the role

We are looking for a driven ambitious Commercial Planning Analyst to join the Commercial team focusing on the Electricals & Toys categories. This role will report into the Senior Commercial Manager and support the delivery of the categorybudgetsand dayto daytrade by providing data-driven recommendations to maximise sales and profitability.

You will be able to draw relevant insights from complex internal and external data sets synthesising information into clear actionable recommendations to support decision making across the wider category a deep understanding of the commercial drivers within the Electrical and Toyscategories and be able toidentifythe impact of decisions on category P&Ls.

This role is highly dependent on cross-functional workinginfluencingand challenging the category teams and wider internal and external stakeholders to drive the most profitable results for the business.

• Draw commercial insights from complex datasets to enable strategic decision-making with the aim of maximising profitability.

• Utilise your deep knowledge of data manipulation to build comprehensive modelsreportsand dashboards (knowledge of Excel is essentialPowerBIandSQL/Teradata experience is preferred).

• Present data in clear easy to understand formats for senior leaders.

• Use the data-driven insights to engage and influence category teamssuppliersand cross-functional stakeholders.

• Support the Senior Commercial Manager and Category teams with trading decisions byprovidingperformance insight scenario planning promoplanningand financial forecasts.

• Trackreportand unlock opportunitiesby creating and sharing insights onpricecustomerand market datato drive profitability.
• Partner closely with the Trade Planning team to help coordinate a high impact trading calendar by bringing a deep understanding of current commercial performance to maximising sales and margin.

• Support our promotional reporting by tracking trends against last yearmaintainingcompliance and ensuring our forecasts accurately reflect the latest plans and profit goals.

About you

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essentialPowerBIandSQL/Teradata experience is preferred with experience handling a variety of data sources.

• Strong analytical andproblem-solvingskills with strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrates strong commercial acumen withtheability to interpret results andidentifykey drivers and trends.

• Positive driven & brings energy to the role.

• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities both short and long-term.

• Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to synthesise dataled insights into clear easy to understand presentations.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model

• Inclusive culture and environment

• 1000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs

• 30 days holiday bank holidays

• Linked Inlearning access

• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)

• Up to 25% discount on

• Matched pension up to 6%

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly and if successful in securing this role you will be required to undertake a credit CIFAS Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need todisclosein relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch ifyouresuccessful so keep an eye on your emails!Wellarrange a short call to learn more about you as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels likewerea good matchwellshare your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage- An informal30-45 minutevideo call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This isa great opportunityto find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd stage- Aone-hour formaltask basedinterview This will be held in-person at our Speke Liverpool office.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if yourequireany reasonable adjustments.

Ifyoudlike to know more about our interviews you can findouthere.

Diversityinclusionand equal opportunities

Werebuilding a culture of everyday inclusion and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. Wedontdiscriminate based on age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sex or sexual orientation.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply interview or perform a role let us know via.Wellbe happy to support you.

Wereproud to be aDisability Confident Committed Employerand have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.

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