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Stock Optimiser

Reading, United Kingdom

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job ID 145128BR

Job Status Employee - Permanent

Category Retail Operations

Date posted June 18, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Stock Optimiser

Stock Optimiser

Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way. What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

The Stock Optimiser will contribute to enhancing sales, profit, and customer experience by ensuring the right product in the right location at the right time to meet customer demand.

The role will work cross-functionally, both strategically and operationally, to enable a fast, flexible, and effective country supply chain today and in the future.

What you’ll get:

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

What You’ll do:

  • Based on current sales patterns, Identify and execute stock transfer moves to optimise availability between depots.
  • Monitor regional oversupply risks, and identify ongoing and upcoming issues together with Merchandising, and take appropriate actions.
  • Support the Stock Optimisation Lead to ensure prioritisation of stock movements are set with relevant stakeholders.
  • Review parameters within replenishment system of core lines to ensure the correct stock levels in store are being maintained, suggest and action changes.
  • Support Commercial Managers with identification, communication and execution of departmental stock optimisation priorities in store.

What you'll bring

We want every person in our organisation to feel like they’re making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you’ll need for the role:

  • 3/4 Years Retail or Merchandising Experience.
  • Background within Branch Merchandising, Merchandising, Store & Retail Operations.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proficient analytical skills are essential, with the capability to analyse high volumes of data, pinpoint key insights, and concisely communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
  • Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills facilitate the ability to develop collaborative relationships, maintain effective networks, and focus on results.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business a over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

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