Buying Transformation Manager
Purpose of Role:
The Buying Transformation Manager will be required to lead on the integration of new technologies within the Buying Department, supporting both technical implementation and cultural change.
* Managing Change Activities: Overseeing structural, cultural and process changes in line with the programme of works.
* Systematic Approach: Creating a systematic approach to change and managing the overall critical path of their programme of works.
* Assessing Impact: Assessing the effect of business change and the organization's preparedness to reduce possible risks.
* Training and Communication: Overseeing all training and communication linked to the integration of new systems and processes.
* Technical Solutions: Building an in-depth knowledge of business processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and helping to land technical solutions across the Buying departments.
* Stakeholder Management: Ensuring all stakeholders are consulted on decisions, gathering feedback and cascading information effectively in an organised and timely manner.
* Providing Strategic Direction: Ensuring all initiatives align with the organization’s broader vision and long-term objectives.
Key Accountabilities:
* Programme Management: Maintain well-structured, organised and informed project plans, ensuring all key deadlines are met and resources are prioritised effectively.
* Budget Adherence: Ensure all workstreams are delivered in line with programme budgets and that all spend is well tracked and accounted for.
* Head of Department Support: Ensure that the Head of Merchandising & Space is well informed of all programme activities and support with wider Buying strategic objectives.
* ROI Control: Ensure that ROI as part of all initiatives are reviewed on a regular basis and strategy is aligned to deliver maximum long-term improvements to sales and profitability.
* Continuous Improvement: Help to identify and deliver new opportunities and improvements to departmental processes through data insight and changes to ways of working.
Key Result Areas:
* Sales and profit delivery.
* Cost saving and loss avoidance.
* Data accuracy.
* Labour efficiency and resource improvements.
Technical Skills:
* Demonstrated project management skills in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
* Demonstrated data analysis experience.
o Large data analysis within SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Google Analytics, etc., preferable.
o Knowledge of cloud-based data management and analytics would be beneficial.
* Experience working across Microsoft Office and SharePoint services.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience:
* Required experience within a Retail Buying/Trading environment. Experience working within a merchandising or space planning team preferable but not required.
* Required experience working with and influencing senior business stakeholders across multiple business functions.
* Experience in a front-line retail role desirable .
* Experience in managing a team of reports to deliver multiple workstreams simultaneously.
* Excellent presentation skills and the ability to translate complex information into easy-to-understand content for multiple audiences.
* A flexible approach to the working environment and able to demonstrate the ability to respond to a fast-moving, rapidly changing market and business.
Make a difference to your career, we expect a lot but you’ll get a lot back in return. We will help you grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.
Alongside this we can offer you:
* 15% discount in Iceland stores.
* 30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants.
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
* Pension (NEST).
* Free onsite parking.
* Onsite electric car charging ports.
* Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee.
* Christmas vouchers.
* Refer a Friend Scheme.
* Christmas Savings scheme.
* Discounted dry cleaning.
* Long service awards.
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