Junior Software Tester

Stock File Accuracy was a new business initiative aimed at finding how accurate stores stock files were, and ways in which they could be improved. Analysing stock file data from all stores in the company I found that stock file accuracy was at 32% at Sku level. Using the analysis the businesscan now benchmark against future projects that will look to improve accuracy, for example, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). RFID was trailed in two stores, Liverpool and Cheetham Hill, and improved accuracy considerably across four selected departments.

Working on the Replenishment Team I was able to gain a lot of experience by working alongside different functions and departments across the business including Merchandising, marketing and Multichannel. During my time as a replenishment analyst I was tasked in looking after the A&R of the Schoolwear department. Schoolwear is a very challenging department and required a lot of work with stores to get their ranges to match the schools in their area (colour analysis). School was also challenging as sales gradually peak and then drop off. I also had the extra challenge of managing stock in different regions as School holidays can differ. I took part in weekly conference calls to enable me to support cluster champions, make sure stores had the correct products and to feedback what Options were due in to the business.