Vacancy Introduction

You’ll have the ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as independently, demonstrating excellent inter-personal skills across all areas of the Trading Division. 

You’ll be able to effectively follow instructions as detailed each day by the Retail Range & Replenishment Co-Ordinator.

You’ll supervise product range within the stores, and you’ll be conversant with all areas of the range management system.

Because of COVID-19, we’re working from home at the moment and so the successful candidate will need to be able to effectively manage remote-working. Although the role will normally be based at our Head Office at Wherstead Park on the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk, we’re happy to consider ongoing flexible working arrangements.

Role Responsibility

•      To be an effective team and sole player, demonstrating inter-personal skills across all areas of the Trading Division. 
•      To follow instructions as detailed each day by Retail Range & Replenishment Co-ordinator.
 

Principle Accountabilities

•    Solving store queries regarding range, space plans and customer requests via a ticket system.
•    Enhancing or creating store specific planograms for various categories, such as Chilled, Frozen and Ambient, as well as tri-weekly promotions.
•    Deal with emails from internal colleagues regarding issues with plans or requests for changes. 
•    Work to deadlines set which impact other departments, such as category managers and most importantly the stores
•    Adjust store specific plans when requested. This could involve few or many plans, and a various range of products.
•    Liaise with colleagues such as Category Managers to review new ranges and include our Locally Sourced products.
•    To be conversant with all areas of the range management system.
•    To assist store management and colleagues with day to day issues within range management.
 

The Ideal Candidate

• Good knowledge of food/ambient products
•  Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Working knowledge of a retail environment and merchandising knowledge
• Computer competency 
• Experience in using a space and assortment system

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary, we also offer enhanced employer pension contribution and holiday entitlement, as well as our colleague discount scheme. Further details can be viewed on our Careers website and would be discussed in detail during the recruitment process.

Working Arrangements

We understand the importance of balancing work commitments with other activities and responsibilities, which is why we are happy to offer flexible working. We are always looking to find the right solutions to suit our colleagues and the business.
Click here to find out more https://www.eastofengland.coop/careers/benefits-of-working-for-the-east-of-england-co-op. 

About the Company

As a co-op we’re a different type of business. We’re owned by our members and we work for the benefit of people and our communities, not just for profit.  We’re driven by our democratic values which are based around being fair, doing the right thing and caring for all those we deal with.  This includes our customers, our suppliers, our environment and each other.  We expect colleagues who work with us to share these values. We’re still a business and we work in a very competitive area so it’s still important that we’re efficient and work to the highest professional standards.

Click here to find out more https://www.eastofengland.coop/.

COVID-19 Recruitment Statement

Our colleague’s health and wellbeing is our priority and we have taken all reasonable steps to protect our teams in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whilst we have a number of measures in place to make our workplaces COVID-secure, applicants should be aware that the vast majority of our vacancies are for customer-facing roles. Whilst you are not obliged to share the details of any health conditions as part of your application, we would encourage you to consider any Government guidance which might apply to you. The latest advice for clinically vulnerable and clinically extremely vulnerable people can be found here (https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus).

If you would like to discuss a vacancy prior to making an application, please contact hrservices@eastofengland.coop.

East of England Co-op