Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a project in every home.

Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Do you enjoy the benefits of working together in person as a team blended with the flexibility of remote working?

If the answer to all the above is ‘yes’ then look no further as Wickes is the place for you!

We are looking to recruit a Product Supply Analyst to join our team to cover Maternity for 12 months. The successful candidate will be accountable for managing the end to end supply of a specific group of products, from the supplier through to the stores, whilst optimising availability and stock holding at all points in the supply chain.

Key Accountabilities:

• To deliver the right stock to the right stores at the right time within budget  by using the systems to create  sales and  demand forecasts  to manage the replenishment of  stores and distribution centres (DC’s).

• Represent Supply Chain interests when working cross functionally with the Buying, Marketing and Store Operations teams, in order to deliver the company sales, promotion, and stock holding strategies.

• To act as the Supply Chain Representative in the Range Review process, ensuring seamless changeover whilst optimising availability of new lines and ensuring the value of deleted stock falls within the agreed budget.

• To plan inbound supply in line with the DC capacity constraints and to collaborate effectively with the DC teams to ensure that any risks are highlighted and managed effectively.

• To ensure that all Purchase Orders are placed within the agreed supplier lead times. Manage and update overdue PO’s to ensure data accuracy for forward planning purposes.

• To develop and maintain an effective working relationship with suppliers. To maintain the appropriate level of communication with suppliers including conference calls, meetings and to ensure appropriate levels of joint planning are undertaken to secure ongoing supply of product.

• To work with and monitor the supply base to ensure compliance against KPI’s and agreed targets.

• To communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including Buying, Marketing, IW and Operations on all product supply matters, including the timely maintenance and production of reports, trackers and updates.

What are we looking for:

• Graduate calibre

• Min 2 years in supply planning and of managing successful cross functional relationships

• Excellent communication and analytical skills

• Advanced Excel skills

• Ability to report and present accurate information to show business impact and make first stage recommendations based on this information

• End to end planning processes

• Basic knowledge of distribution operations

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Able to persuasively support his/her position with analysis, facts and arguments 

What can we offer you:

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes 

• Competitive bonus

• Save-as-you-earn scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Colleague discount 

• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support. 

We have recently re-opened our Support Centre in Watford, where our Supply Chain team are based, along with our other support functions.  We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture.  We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working. 

About Us: 

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market.  With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.  

But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion

Please note: All offers of employment are subject to DBS / background checks.