This role supports the Planning Team to ensure the Inbound flow of product into the network is aligned to our Commercial demands, so we can maximise availability and capitalise on sales. You will be responsible for managing the network flow plans and the processes that sit behind this and will involve translating and calculating Clothing & Home commercial plans into a long-term network Distribution Center plan [0 to 52 Weeks Forecast].

What’s in it for you 

Being a part of M&S is exactly that – becoming a part and playing your part. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.  

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special… 

• 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third party branded products for you and one member of your household. 
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days. 
• We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance. 
• Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan). 
• We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes. 
• Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits. 
• Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance. 
• Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary. 
• Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.  
• Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or volunteering for them. 
• Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family. 

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include 

• Produce routine weekly DC plans to service M&S Brands & Furniture Volume, align with retail/online commercial teams, operations and transport to ensure good control of requirement vs capacity, maximise efficiencies and operational cost benefits. Hold routine review calls to assess opportunity/risk
• Run & maintain 52 week Intake forecasts, take action to identify & solve risks via smoothing in monthly supply reviews with M&S Business Units, Inbound Management & Freight teams. Collaborate with peers to drive improvements to service, reduce cost and simplify trading
• Conduct detailed launch/peak planning with a focus on maximising availability in stores/online
• Respond, analyse and provide recommendation(s) for trading scenarios
• Review planning accuracy, smoothness, stability and bias. Provide clear and visible tracking against Key Performance Indicators. Root cause, provide analytics and insight to resolve and improve

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Experience of Supply Chain Planning principles and practices, with a sound knowledge of logistics distribution networks and planning
• Knowledge of business IT and MI systems, i.e. (Power BI / Business Objects)
• Strong commercial and analytical skills and able to utilise Data Analytics and advanced Excel skills
• Able to work to tight timeframes while not compromising on accuracy
• Excellent communication and presentation Skills

Everyone’s welcome

M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. 

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. 

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. 

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