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Merchandising and Supply Chain Coordinator

Employer
BGC Ltd
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications
Closing date
6 Mar 2019

Job Details

MERCHANDISING & SUPPLY CHAIN CO-ORDINATOR

We are looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic person to join our BGC Ltd in the continued development of our growing company.  This is an active and fast-moving position and a great opportunity for the right candidate working full time Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm. 

Main Duties

  • Analysing sales data to forecast re-orders
  • Raising purchase orders accurately and efficiently
  • Managing delivery schedules by liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods
  • Compiling sell-through reports and liaising with the Product Manager on new range plan proposals
  • Auto-replenish stock to branches to ensure optimum sales at all times, taking into account seasonal peaks
  • Collating branch order quantities, ensuring they are in-line with potential sales
  • Liaising with the Stock Controller regarding stock inventory issues & queries
  • Maintaining accurate system data
  • Dealing with internal queries from colleagues

Requirements

  • Need to be logical, numerate, accurate & a problem solver
  • Strong administrative background
  • Supply chain knowledge is essential
  • Excellent telephone manner - you must be polite, friendly and enthusiastic
  • Maintain strong communication links with vendors
  • Must be diligent as attention to detail is key
  • Must be a team player and also have the ability to work on your own initiative
  • Excellent knowledge and proficiency in all Microsoft Office Packages
  • Advanced Excel including VLOOKUP & Pivot tables. Macros would be an advantage but not essential
  • Must be able to communicate well with customers, suppliers and colleagues both verbally and written
  • Ability to be resourceful with a positive can do attitude
  • Hard working and flexible with the ability to multi-task

Required Experience

  • The successful candidate will be able to evidence significant experience of supply chains, inventory management and category/procurement supervision.

Company

Established in 1984, BGC Ltd has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s largest independent wholesaler of greeting cards and associated products.

BGC Ltd occupies a unique position in the market, as the only wholesaler of its type designing and publishing its own products.

With turnover approaching £40m from its eight trading locations, we are looking to expand further and build on its existing base of over 10,000 active customers.

Company info
Telephone
0161 871 4450
Location
Budget Greeting Cards Ltd
Manchester
United Kingdom
M40 2AY
GB

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