Assistant Merchandise Planner - WSSI & Budgets

Job description

We offer excellent benefits that help to make Tesco a great place to work.

You will be able to join our competitive Pension scheme. In addition to this we offer a variety of excellent share schemes that you can be part of, to share in our success.

After 6 months you will receive a Privilegecard, giving you 10% discount on your Tesco shopping throughout the year, both in-store and on-line.

There are also additional special offers available to colleagues throughout the year.

About The Job

I support the Merchandising teams within the GM Function to deliver accurate WSSI forecasts and Budgets, supported by relevant documentation, within the business agreed timelines.

Main Responsibilities

Managing and updating the Actuals weekly for the Exec WSSIs
- Supporting the periodic WSSI roll-up process, including the checking and production of all required paperwork
- Provide commentary around the WSSI submit, highlighting any changes to Forecast and risk to Budget
- Supporting the Budget process end-to-end, and the loading of Budgets into RPAS
- Checking RPAS data after Hierarchy Rebuilds, and supporting the updating of all related documentation
- Checking RPAS data after any System changes, and supporting the updating off all related documentation

- Being the 'go-to' person for the Commercial teams for an queries relating to RPAS (WSSI and Line Flow)
- Logging, tracking and escalating (when necessary), all RPAS issues and follow-up resolution progress
- Supporting my Line Manager in updating Training Material for RPAS Systems, where relevant
- Prepare ad-hoc reporting from RPAS, when needed by my Line Manager and the GM Central Team

- Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence
- Understanding how the Central Team impact the business and their role within GM
- Deputising for my Line Manager when necessary

Ideal Candidate

Data analysis, numeracy and report preparation
-MS Office (esp. Excel; Access is desirable)
-Merchandising systems within Tesco
-Communication skills
-Organisation skills (including time management)

-Commercial merchandising experience
-Use of RPAS Systems - WSSI & Line Flow
-Appreciation of the Budgeting Process

About the Company

We are the largest retailer in the UK with the customer at the heart of everything we do. We live by 2 very simple values: No one tries harder for customer and we treat people how we like to be treated.

Sound good? Thought so, it's the culture we are excited to spread and grow within Tesco. We believe that How' you do your job is as important as What' you deliver. We want a team inspired to perform at their very best. We need people who share our values and ambitions to deliver for our customers and drive us forward with passion and tenacity.

Sound like a company you would like to work for? Then what are you waiting for, click apply today and let's get started!