About the RoleDo you enjoy problem solving and want to make a difference each day?We are looking for our next Supply Planner. Job OpportunityYou will help publishers maximise profitability through sound commercial decisions and effective planning, so if you enjoy a fast-paced environment and want to make a positive contribution each day, then this could be the role you have been looking for.You will be reporting into the Commercial Copy Manager.
Key components of your role as our Supply Planner will be:· Accurate allocation of stock to relevant stores using internal systems· Provide commercial recommendations on national supply figures· Examine data to ensure trends and forecasts are taken into consideration· Commit supplies in timely fashion to enable production and distribution schedules to be positively impacted· Delivery of retail and title level KPI'sEssential Skills· Team player· Have an organised and methodical approach· Proven skills in planning, analysis, and numeracy· Proficiency in the use of excel· The ability to build strong relationships· Positive and resourceful· The ability to challenge effectively· Effective communication· High level of commitment to making a differenceAbout CompanyThe Frontline Group is made up of Frontline, Seymour, Gold Key Media and Routes to Retail. We're the UK's leading retail sales, marketing and distribution company working predominantly in the exciting and diverse areas of publishing and home entertainment.Our key clients include publishers of iconic magazine brands such as Radio Times, Good Housekeeping, TV Choice, Heat, Top Gear, Grazia, Vogue, Slimming World, Cosmopolitan, Empire, National Geographic and 100's more. We also work with major film studios managing their DVD presence within the grocery retail channel and are growing our reach in categories such as books and music with further category expansions on the horizon.As a Distributor we work closely with UK and International retailers, wholesale, International Distributors and other parts of the supply chain to ensure our client's sales, retail marketing and distribution objectives are met.
Through our brand targeting and audience engagement agency Gold Key Media we develop sampling and marketing solutions, and we manage brand placement activities in the events, travel and hospitality sectors across the world. The Frontline Group is owned by two of the world's leading publishing companies, Bauer Media and Immediate Media Company (Hubert Burda Media).
This will provide opportunities to grow your career across a number of different businesses and functions including brand marketing, sales, analytics, insight, finance, IT services, supply chain and publishing.
We strongly believe in developing our own people and have a great track record of supporting and coaching our colleagues, who have then gone on to grow their career within our business.Our teams are made up of the most talented and widely respected people in our industry and are seen as the experts in their fields. At the Frontline Group we celebrate our differences and ensure everyone feels welcome, trusted and valued for being their authentic selves.All our roles offer an informal hybrid working option, combining in-office and remote/home working.Want to see what our People say about working for us?Head on over to our website https://frontlinedistribution.co.uk/work-with-us/ to find out more.Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy on the Working With Us page on the Frontline website. DE&IBring 'You' to the interviewDiversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
We want to make sure that our selection processes are transparent and fair, providing a level playing field for anyone who wants to come and work with us.
Therefore, if you require any adjustments to an interview process, please feel free to get in touch with ****** who will be happy to discuss your needs in complete confidence.BenefitsAt the Frontline Group, we offer great development opportunities, enhanced family friendly leave and a range of salary sacrifice flexible benefits which you can select based on your lifestyle; benefit options include private medical insurance, holiday purchase and a tech scheme, to name a few. On top of that, we also offer: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Contributory pension schemeLife assurance and income protectionExecutive coaching and mentoring available to all Everyone has access to our EPIC approach to talent developmentInformal hybrid working 2 paid volunteering days per annumAdditional discretionary day and loyalty schemesConfidential Employee Assistance Programme Stuart House, Peterborough - On site gym, parking