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Merchandise Planning Assistant – FTC
Ocado Retail. Provide administrative support to Merchandise Planners and the Merchandise Planning Manager .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities, with a focus on data management, supplier communication, and inventory tracking. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and skilled in maintaining product information and managing supplier relationships.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Data ManagementSupplier CommunicationInventory TrackingMicrosoft ExcelRetail Experience
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Hard Skills
Data ChecksStock OrderingInvoice MatchingProduct Information MaintenanceDelivery MonitoringSupplier ManagementKPI Impact AnalysisReport GenerationPromotions LoadingPurge Organization
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailTime ManagementProactive ApproachCollaborationCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeBespoke IT Systems
Industry Keywords
Merchandise PlanningRetail BackgroundSupplier InvoicesSales Weighted AvailabilityWarehouse Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide administrative support to Merchandise Planners and the Merchandise Planning Manager
- Manage and maintain data to enable accurate forecasting and stock ordering
- Support prompt and precise payment of supplier invoices
- Match invoices for a defined set of suppliers
- Monitor delivery conformance and communicate with suppliers about short and failed deliveries
- Identify the impact of delivery issues on the Sales Weighted Availability KPI and flag issues
- Manage supplier out-of-stock issues and non-orderable products
- Track availability and manage availability statuses
- Update supplier delivery schedules
- Maintain product information including descriptions, product life, barcodes, costs and VAT
- Conduct periodic data checks
- Set up new suppliers and liaise with other departments
- Relist and delist existing product lines
- Load clearance promotions
- Organise purge and stock transfers with GMDC Operations
- Run regular reports, circulate results and take consequent actions
- Liaise with warehouse operations teams to resolve supplier non-conformance issues and manage supplier returns
- Provide ad hoc support to Merchandise Planners and Merchandise Planning Managers
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous experience in an administrative role
- Experience in a retail background
- Good IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Focus on accuracy and detail
- Ability to pick up tasks and quickly learn bespoke IT systems
- Good time management with the ability to work independently
- Proactive and collaborative approach to work with fellow Merchandise Planning Administrators and the wider Merchandise Planning team
- Willingness to get involved in tasks outside of the normal remit
Benefits
Comp & perks- Private medical insurance with option to add your family
- Digital GP appointments
- Market-leading family policies
- Mental health support
- Discounted gym memberships
- Dental insurance
- Recognition with reward platform
- Up to 7% matched pension contributions
- 15% Ocado discount
- 20% M&S discount
- Free breakfast every day in the office
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office
- Hybrid working
- 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays
- Options to buy extra holiday
- 2 weeks work from anywhere
- Lifestyle break opportunities
- AI Academy learning journey