Distributor - Consumer Electronics

At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That's why our Merchandisingteam is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.

The role of Distributor - Consumer Electronics will manage the flow of stock to stores to deliver optimal availability, sales and profit.

What you will be doing:

• Calculating, creating and sending purchase orders to suppliers
• Supplier liaison, resolving/escalating any product availability issues
• Managing stock intake and store stock levels to achieve month end targets as well as availability and fulfilment targets
• Serve as the point of contact for store managers regarding supplier issues
• Generate ad-hoc reports on availability and supplier fulfilment

What we are looking for:

• Intermediate Excel experience - desirable
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse large amounts of numerical data
• Excellent admin and organisational ability and strong attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills, time management and prioritisation
• Great team player with good interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
• Fluent in English

How we reward our teams:

• Hybrid Working model from home and in the office
• 4pm Friday Finish
• Flexible Working
• 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days
• Family Friendly Leave
• Competitive Pension Contribution
• Sharesave Scheme
• Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Competitive Salary
• Staff Discount Card for stores and online

About us:

Celebrating 230 years, we're proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we're proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 5,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

Our UK Travel office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.

At WHSmith, we're all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you-you're welcome here.

We're also open to flexible working where possible, so if that's something you need, let's chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know-we're happy to help!