Wholesale Business Operations Analyst

Castore exists for one single reason to make athletes better Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions

The founders vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of massmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best

The Role

An exciting role has been made available for a Wholesale Business Operations Analyst to join our team to facilitate and support the growth of sales and other departments globally

As Castore continues to develop our product range in line with some of the worlds leading athletes you will be responsible for supporting our growing business by enhancing operational excellence through standardisation of processes planning analysis and tools

As a key member of the Wholesale Team you will assume a key operational role in our relationship with our customers whilst also leading cross functional work with internal colleagues across our Category Management Finance IT & Operations teams helping drive the customer needs that will help us deliver against our ambitious growth plan

Responsibilities

Process Improvement provide crossdepartmental support which will increase productivity and reduce complexity ensure continuous improvement in GTM processes and tools in conjunction with Category Management Team Producing monthly inbound prioritisation reports to support the operations department

Training and Technology for the Sales Force help adopt and implement new technologies and processes across all operations Provide training sessions for new technology and tools

Strategic Planning & Dedicated Strategic Account Analysis working closely with the strategic accounts internal stakeholders and to foster effective relationships between customer and Castore stakeholders Identifying revenue opportunities and enable revenue growth through sales tools and planning processes With competitor analysis highlight threats to Castores business and seek out new product opportunities and current gaps in the marketplace Support the strategic planning process

SLT and Sales Team Support ownership of the monthly financial terms tracking Proactively identify daily business opportunities and shortfalls in forward orders Analysis of yearonyear orderbook variances and deep dive into increases / decreases Support of the sales forecasting process delivering analysis and insight in terms of highlighting any major variances Provide crossfunctional support through adhoc and periodical reporting including presentation and data support Support and help maintain showroom standards

Inventory Management assistance in inventory management through providing regular opportunity reports and stock risk issues proactively suggesting remedial actions needed Support Category Management in the sample demand process across all key and strategic account

Skills & Qualities

Skills and Experience

Quick bright talented and adaptable

Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

Excellent Microsoft Office Package skills highly proficient Excel skills required PowerBI would be considered a plus

Able to manipulate and present data from numerous sources according to end user requirements

A good level of planning and organising skills

Have a solutionoriented mindset

Outstanding analytical and numerical skills

Able to interact with others in a lively and demanding sales environment

Outgoing open personality with a desire to learn and develop

Able to work as part of a team

Customer and end consumer focused mindset

Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Selfmotivating with an ability to work on own initiative

Commercially aware with an active interest in Sports and Fashion

Welldeveloped problemsolving skills

Have a Better Never Stops Attitude

Personal Qualities

Outstanding Computer Literacy (Microsoft suite) Excel Word Outlook Power BI Teams

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent numeric skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Be a Team Player

Be results Driven

Share our ambitious outlook

Have a Better Never Stops Attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Modern city centre offices in Manchester
• An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
• Office breakout space with pool tables dart board and TVs
• A chance to build a career with a fast paced high growth brand
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous staff discount