Howdens, a leading FTSE100 Firm, are looking to hire a Stock Support Analyst on an initial 12 month FTC. Joining the Commercial Planning Team this role would particularly suit someone who enjoys building strong relationships, has excellent interpersonal skills, and thrives on using their analytical abilities to solve problems and support decision-making.
This is a full-time role based at our office in Raunds which is easily commutable from Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden and Northampton. The team work in the office 4 days a week with 1 day at home.

WHAT WILL BE MY RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Analysis of sales, stock and depot size to draw up actions/recommendations required for changes or improvements to depot stocking
• Ensuring that Depot reporting requirements are understood and met so that managers have the supporting information that they need to guide their daily stocking decision making
• Providing clear conclusions and recommendations for managers
• Receiving and understanding ad-hoc feedback from Area and Depot managers on specific sales/stocking challenges faced and incorporating into work done to ensure that advice and recommendations address their needs directly

WHAT DO I NEED TO QUALIFY FOR THIS ROLE?

• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret and explain complex data to a diverse group with high variations in stock management knowledge
• Results driven and takes pride in delivering to deadlines
• Solid understanding of stocking practices and principles
• Ability to build solid working relationships and effectively communicate at any level
• People focused and lead by example, take pride in delivering results through others