Role Purpose:  You will manage all aspects of Inventory Management and supply chain activity to ensure excellent availability within the Open To Buy and Wastage target Constraints. 

Reports to: Merchandiser

Your Responsibilities:

*       Place all orders for respective departments

*       Expediting Orders

*       Work closely with Suppliers / Piccadilly Warehouse / Retail / Online team

*       Order Management – i.e. the orders on the system reflect exactly what stock is due and when

*       Communication of failed deliveries and actions proposed

*       Raise Supplier Compliance Charges

*       Compile statistical data regarding volume of Supplier Compliance Charges

*       Maintain availability within defined parameters

*       Warehouse PO Queries

*       Assist with Short Shelf Life Management

*       Satellite Stores liaison

Role Specific Criteria (Experience/Behaviours/Technical Ability)

We expect the successful candidate to have the following skills and experience: 

*       Microsoft office skills

*       Good communication skills

*       Be really resilient and be able to manage up

*       Excellent diary management able to ensure Managers attend meetings on time

*        Experience the CRM systems and processes and reporting mechanisms to enable a function that is growing and maturing at speed

*       Digitally savvy

*       An ability to challenge, develop credibility with a wide range of audiences and work with integrity/confidentiality at all times

We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other's differences, to create a truly inclusive environment.

In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards.

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary
• A generous store and restaurant discount of up to 40%
• 25 days holidays (excluded bank holidays) and an extra day off for your birthday
• A fantastic subsidised staff restaurant which uses Fortnum’s ingredients
• A range of opportunities to develop and grow personally and professionally
• Excellent pension scheme