Commercial Planning Assistant

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• Support the Head of Commercial Planning with the forecasting and measuring of sales and stock efficiency against Company trading KPIs, identifying trends, seeking opportunities, and highlighting risk to the business.
• Drive summaries and suggested actions to product teams based on trading analysis.
• Support the Head of Commercial Planning and wider product team in obtaining reporting that enables efficient analysis for trading, and engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with product strategies.
• Use data‑driven insights to identify opportunities to increase operational efficiencies through process enhancements, technical solutions, and automation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and implementing process enhancements.
• Understand the end‑to‑end processes within the product lifecycle to enable an holistic all‑brand approach to decision making.
• Work collaboratively with departments across the business to ensure our product teams are equally and fairly represented when best practice and operational change is being implemented.
• Manage key relationships with external business partners, including but not limited to AI integration solutions, WSSI software and end‑of‑life product jobber suppliers.

• Extensive knowledge of buying and merchandising practices and a commercial mindset.
• Strong knowledge of how the product team and wider business use the WSSI – preferably with experience using Oracle MFP.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data‑driven decisions.
• The ability to think critically and develop strategic plans to meet business goals.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of customers.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including leading a team and driving initiatives.

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover and life assurance.
• Access to an on‑site gym and free weekly Pilates, yoga and fitness classes.
• Discount across all brands.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package.
• Dog‑friendly offices (in selected locations).
• Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression.
• On‑site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks.
• Free season ticket loan.