Job Introduction

A superb role within the Business Development function with cardfactory, market leader in Cards and Giftware.

Since our launch in 1997, cardfactory has become the fastest growing greetings card retailer in the UK and one of the leading lights of the industry. We sell a wide selection of cards, as well as gifts, gift bags and decorative wrapping materials. When it comes to special occasions, whatever the need, we’ve got it wrapped up!

We are now looking to strengthen our existing Business Development team and are recruiting for a Demand Planner.

This is a crucial role in ensuring we have the right stock in the right place at the right time to hit our availability KPIs. To be responsible for the allocations, replenishment, processing and delivery of stock outbound to our customers whilst continuing to drive new ways of working and adapting new processes both internally and externally. Analysing data, utilising the replenishment model to its potential and ensuring all partnerships have the optimum level of on shelf availability are key measures for this role.

Role Responsibility

The Ideal Candidate

• Good knowledge/experience of Supply Chain and Stock Management principles/processes
• Good knowledge of Excel, Relex similar replenishment systems
• Good communications skills at all levels
• Experience in Supply Chain / Store Stock Management / Logistics / Operations
• Demonstrable drive & commitment and willingness to learn and adapt
• Good levels of planning, organisational skills and the ability to multi task
• Experience working in a retail environment is advantageous, but not essential

About the Company

In return for your amazing work, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

This includes

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank and public holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• SAYE scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Flex My Day
• Pension
• Discounts at over 800 retailers.

This role may involve out of hours and weekend working to support the business needs and the ideal candidate will hold a full clean driving license as travel between group sites will be required. The majority of the role will be hybrid with 1-2 days working from our Wakefield head office.

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

Visit our website to see the products we sell at https://www.cardfactory.co.uk/

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs via email) 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies please.

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