Channel Operation Specialist

at  Vodafone

CHANNEL OPERATION SPECIALIST

Location: London, The Speechmark + Hybrid working
Salary: Competitive + Vodafone Benefits

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri)

• Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don’t require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

WHO WE ARE

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Key accountabilities:

• Owning all inventory activity from point of PO to removal from sale. Influence commercial, marketing and portfolio teams to ensure that right decisions taken at right time to achieve Vodafone’s objectives.
• Simplifying and improving supply chain processes including building collaborative relationships across Devices Ops team and vendors, measuring performance of self and vendors to achieve supply chain excellence.
• Running collaborative allocation planning based on BAU trends, Promos, Sales activities, and Recalls.
• Working proactively with Commercial, Marketing to launch new products successfully, ensuring all parts of the supply chain are informed and ready to manage each product by the launch date. You will need to balance their needs and targets with those of Supply Chain, finding a suitable compromise and best decision for Vodafone where needed

We are looking for a Channel Operations Specialist to come and join the Channel Operations Team. You will report into the Channel Operation Manager, working with the team to maximise on time customer availability of products whilst balancing business risk on inventory for the UK.
This is a demanding role in a fast-paced area of the business. This role needs someone who is flexible, happy to pitch in and get involved in some exciting launches.

Key accountabilities:

• Owning all inventory activity from point of PO to removal from sale. Influence commercial, marketing and portfolio teams to ensure that right decisions taken at right time to achieve Vodafone’s objectives.
• Simplifying and improving supply chain processes including building collaborative relationships across Devices Ops team and vendors, measuring performance of self and vendors to achieve supply chain excellence.
• Running collaborative allocation planning based on BAU trends, Promos, Sales activities, and Recalls.
• Working proactively with Commercial, Marketing to launch new products successfully, ensuring all parts of the supply chain are informed and ready to manage each product by the launch date. You will need to balance their needs and targets with those of Supply Chain, finding a suitable compromise and best decision for Vodafone where needed.