Internal Category Analyst

To be considered for this position Internal Category Analyst you must be a current employee of JJ Food Service Ltd. Group Product Branch Enfield Team Product Job Type Full Time Position Category Analyst Report To Assistant Category Developer/Category Developer/Category Analyst Manager/Chief Product Officer Reported From N/A Primary Responsibility To ensure stock levels are optimal to satisfy customer’s demands, whilst achieving the lowest cost. To drive a successful repeatable forecast, planning and execution cycle for the product and services under an allocated category. List Areas Of Daily And Long-term Responsibilities Daily Forecast, plan and execute the supply chain cycle to achieve optimal stock availability for the lowest total cost of ownership for the category Manage and resolve supply chain issues (Failed deliveries, order management and damaged shipments) Manage issues around vendor payments Short Term Build strong relationship with current and new vendors Review new product requests and gather feedback on needs of new products Work with Operations Group to resolve supply chain issues Feedback issues to category development team Long Term Work with Sales Group and Product Group to understand future demand of customers Work with Product Group to improve forecast planning and execution of the supply chain cycle Other Provide feedback to enhance product performance and service delivery Seek to improve relations with regard to the provision of efficient communications to facilitate product development and issue management To ensure that the company internal/external customer care & equal opportunity policies are adhered to at all times. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for Health & Safety Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business requirements Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the department and JJ Food Service goals. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Education Minimum Bachelor degree in a business related subject is mandatory Physical Requirements Lifting: The job will involve manual handling (lifting or moving products or equipment). You will be provided with training to undertake manual handling safely, using the equipment provided where necessary. Physical requirements: pushing, pulling the trolley to carry items occasionally. Equipment: you will be trained to use appropriate equipment depending on the load you are required to lift. Skills Sourcing Negotiation Category Management Results Focused Data Analysis Able to deal with multiple projects simultaneously Able to use Microsoft Excel to an advanced level Able to communicate ideas and information in writing/verbally to ensure that messages are understood and have the desired impact. It is an express condition of employment that you are prepared, whenever necessary, to transfer to alternative groups or duties within our business. During holiday periods, etc. it may be necessary for you to take over some duties normally performed by colleagues. This flexibility is essential as the type and volume of work is always subject to change, and it allows us to operate efficiently and gain maximum potential.