Are you looking for your next opportunity within a profit protection role? Would you enjoy supporting our stores through their Stock Accuracy Reviews and other stock accuracy initiatives?
We’re looking for a Stock Accuracy Coordinator to join our profit protection team covering our South East Region initially for a period of 6 months. You’ll be visiting stores within your region which require support and this will involve some overnight stays. A company car is provided and we’d expect your location to be within the South Coast, South West region. We very much welcome applications from current Wickes colleagues.
As Stock Accuracy Coordinator you’ll promote, support and facilitate the program of Stock Accuracy Reviews (SAR), and ensure that stores are fully prepared on time for their SAR. You’ll support and drive all stock accuracy initiatives through coaching and support visits with stores. You’ll also engage and support regional leaders in reducing shrinkage. As part of the Profit Protection Team you’ll be involved in driving down shrinkage losses by partaking in other profit protection related initiatives.
What you’ll be doing:
Promote the SAR process across stores. Attend regional meetings to engage,support and coach on prep requirements and investigations around the SAR process.
Complete selected high risk store preparation visits in agreement with the Profit Protection Manager. Escalate stores or areas of concern to regional leaders, PPM.
Continuous review of 3rd party suppliers and store processes to ensure it is simple, cost effective and accurate.
Review current and create new training materials for stores to ensure complete understanding of prep and investigation processes.
Complete focus store visits in line with PP strategy
Regional leader engagement in all areas of PP, shrinkage, pricing, gaps.
Give focus and support to the department on all stock accuracy / Profit protection initiatives
Liaise with Regional Leaders and Profit Protection Manager on progress updates from visits and meetings
What we’re looking for:
You’ll be an effective communicator and be able to build up relationships. You’ll hold a full driving licence and be able to plan your own time with strong project management skills. You’ll have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English and be able to use Google Suite applications including docs, sheets and slides. Experience working in a fast paced customer service environment is required with inventory management knowledge and the ability to listen and coach and develop others.
What can we offer you?
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Life Assurance
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview
