Job Introduction

Welcome to Card Factory - and your opportunity to be part of our exciting future. As the country’s largest, independent gift and greetings card retailer with over 1000 stores, Card Factory is really thriving.

That’s why we can offer job security and great career progression. As well as being a progressive, exciting and friendly company, we reward our people’s commitment and determination. What’s more, Card Factory is ambitious, passionate and forward thinking with a management style that is open and honest, encouraging people to contribute to the business at every level.

We are now looking to strengthen our existing Business Development team and are recruiting for an Inventory Management Analyst.  Based at Century House, Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate.

The main objective of the role is to be responsible for the inventory for all business development operations whilst effectively managing and tracking the shipments to each of the partners   

Role Responsibility

• Forecasting of stock for all business development projects;
• Jointly agreeing with partners where appropriate forecast levels of stock;
• Ensure working closely with the auto replenishment team;
• Responsible for the import and export of stock;
• Co-ordinating shipments between suppliers and partners to ensure on time deliveries of stock;
• Actively managing suppliers to ensure PO’s are delivered on time;
• Tracking of all orders to ensure stock reaching partners on time;
• Forecasting of stock, and liaising with the relevant stakeholders to ensure availability.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have proven at stakeholder management;
• Ensure excellent relationships with key stakeholders within the Business Development Team and wider businesses;
• Be entrepreneurial;
• Be customer focused;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Excellent Excel skills (essential);
• Experience working in a retail environment;
• Experience in a finance / commercial role (desirable);
• Written and verbal communication skills.

In return 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), a Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Salary Finance, SAYE scheme, bonus scheme, and discounts at a number of retailers.

About the Company

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

No agencies please.

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