Total 2 Senior Executive level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Poole, Dorset, BH24 3FA

Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst

Job Location: Poole, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE + free onsite parking
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm & Friday 8am - 4pm + free parking
Benefits:

• Up to 31 days holiday to start including bank holidays, increasing to 36 days with service and the option to buy 4 days additional holiday every year
• Free car parking
• Various discounts available for shopping / cinema / gyms etc.
• Life assurance
• Fun, modern and friendly working environment
• Excellent training
• Regular company team building events

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst to work with a leading company who design, manufacture and supply products to both the B2C & B2B market.

This well-known business supplies not only the general public but major retail chains such as; Dunelm, Laura Ashley and John Lewis. You will act as the primary point of contact for all stock related enquiries from these customers.

This position would suit an individual who possesses excellent communication skills along with analytical, forecasting and reporting skills, ability to crunch and analyse numbers, analysing high volumes of data to determine trends, patterns, stock data and product demand.

You will also help support 2 Inventory Analysts in the absence of the Inventory Manager when they are off-site.

Some of your duties will include:

• Having full ownership of product lifecycle from launch, promotions, and stock exit.
• Acting as the first point of contact for customers including resolution of stock issues.
• Planning and scheduling product availability and optimising stock holding, working with Far East suppliers / UK customers to maintain the business's KPI targets
• Preparing forecasts to incorporate seasonality with a monthly review of all SKUs to ensure that the correct orders are placed & prioritised
• Using forecasting management tools / web portals and Excel to forecast order
• Assisting with report generation, data analysis and forecasting
• Liaising with suppliers regarding order requirements
• Administration duties including ensuring portals and databases are kept up to date with performance and progress
• Supporting 2 Inventory Analysts on occasions where the Inventory Manager is off site.

We would like our ideal candidates to possess:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a supply chain / inventory position
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, exporting data and changing tables)
• The ability to analyse data, produce forecasts and generate accurate reports to establish patterns
• Ability to analyse and work with numbers
• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A methodical approach to problem solving and making decisions
• Strong computer skills









If you would like to find out more about this brilliant opportunity, please either contact our Recruitment Team on 01202 686000 or send your CV to jobs@rrm.uk.com.

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At GameStop, we are committed to providing exceptional service and delivering the latest and greatest in gaming products to our customers. As a leading global retailer of video games, electronics, and gaming merchandise, we take pride in offering a wide range of products that cater to the needs and desires of gamers worldwide. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just starting out, we've got something for everyone. Join us in our mission to shape the future of gaming and bring the best gaming products to the world!

With moderate supervision, the Senior Guest Advisor assists the store management team in executing and supervising all store activities. They provide outstanding guest service experiences within a sales culture that utilizes elements of GameStop's Circle of Life buy, sell, trade, and reservation business model. This position ensures products are easily accessible and purchasable, boosts sales by sharing product and gaming knowledge with guests, maintains a clean and organized shopping environment, and fosters guest loyalty and repeat business.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Provide best-in-class guest service: promptly greet guests, respond to guest questions/concerns promptly, effectively, and courteously, assist guests in meeting their video gaming needs, inform guests about special promotions and the trade-in program, recommend additional items as appropriate, apply all selling behaviors during each transaction, and express gratitude to every guest for choosing GameStop. Prioritize guests over tasks and demonstrate this commitment by circulating throughout the store.
• Support the overall shopping environment, including visual and operational elements, and nurture guest relationships that lead to sales and repeat business.
• Process guest purchases and returns accurately via the Point-of-Sale (POS) computer system, ensuring top-notch guest service.
• Address guest comments or questions in person or on the phone, answering phone calls promptly, courteously, and professionally to ensure every guest receives top-notch guest service.
• Promote GameStop’s unique guest benefits, such as the new title reservations program and the Pro Rewards guest loyalty program.
• Ensure that all areas of the store, including restrooms, are clean, organized, and merchandised according to company guidelines. Ensure all store fixtures and equipment are in proper working order.
• Complete Omni-Channel orders daily.
• Safeguard company assets through effective inventory control and loss prevention practices, including scam awareness, safety best practices, and making bank deposits as required.
• Conduct store inventory counts, stock/restock merchandise on shelves and fixtures, and move products from the stock room to the front of the store to ensure that all products in the store are represented, organized, and alphabetized on the selling floor.
• Support store management in meeting and exceeding sales, profit, and shrink goals and complete required administrative and operational duties.
• Count, balance, and reconcile daily business transaction totals accurately in the POS system. Ensure that all closeout paperwork for daily business transactions and bank deposit slips are completed correctly and accurately. Assist management in ensuring the store has sufficient cash and change for sales transactions. Make daily bank deposits following established guidelines.
• Check shipments for discrepancies or shortages and record any discrepancies in the POS system. Report any discrepancies to the Store Leader / Store Leader 2/Assistant Store Leader as needed.
• Process defectives/recalls, and stock pulls accurately and promptly, ensuring that all boxes are properly labeled and include packing lists.
• Visually inspect associates' and leaders' packages and/or belongings at store closing or at the end of a shift.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to Guest Advisors in the absence of management.
• Consistently adhere to GameStop policies and procedures, including but not limited to attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities.
• Follow all opening and closing procedures.
• Observe associate performance and provide timely and appropriate feedback to the store management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must provide proof of eligibility to legally work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.**
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of retail sales, guest service, and/or management experience preferred.
• Video game knowledge preferred.
• Must be able to work alone, stand, and move throughout the store unassisted for up to 10 hours per day.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional guest service skills.
• Provide genuine and friendly assistance to every guest during each visit.
• Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication and listening skills, both in person and on the phone, using spoken and written English; bilingual English/Spanish speaking and writing skills preferred.
• Work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Meet associate performance expectations, including attendance, professional dress, and grooming requirements.
• Operate the POS computer system and properly complete the required paperwork.
• Possess basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and alphabetizing skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work as a team to complete necessary tasks in a timely manner.
• Problem-solving skills and judgment abilities.
• Follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deliver bank deposits following loss prevention safety guidelines.
• Work a flexible schedule, including extended hours/days as necessary, including Sundays. Minimum availability of 3 days/week.
• Remain effective under pressure and handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization.
• Bend, stoop, reach with arms/hands, climb ladders, and lift merchandise weighing up to 30 lbs. from ground level to a minimum height of 4 feet.
• Stand and move throughout the store unassisted to provide guest service or perform tasks in any part of the store for up to 10 hours per day.

Job descriptions are subject to change at any time based on business conditions/needs, including changes to the essential job duties, qualifications, and/or key job skills and abilities consistent with the position’s purpose. GameStop considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. GameStop provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

*Certain State-specific exceptions may apply

**Unless prohibited by applicable law

Full-time store positions at GameStop are also eligible to participate in incentive programs, health benefits, paid time off, 401 (k), employee discount and a casual work environment. Positions at GameStop may also be eligible for a bonus and/or other incentives.

$15.50 - $18.25