PO Coordinator

About the opportunity

We are recruiting a PO Coordinator for our PEPCO office based in Watford. As PO Coordinator, you will be part of the clothing merchandising team based in Watford, supporting the team with efficient and accurate information between us and our PEPCO team based in Poland.  

You will be responsible for maintaining all content and information flow to support the One Range implementation. You will also ensure our ability to manage and execute all orders within the required timescales.  

You will have the ability to liaise and communicate at various levels within and externally to the business.

Being present in the office 4 days a week is required.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What you'll be doing...

• Manage the combined (Pepco and Pep&Co) critical path with the inputs from both companies
• Ensure the delivery of sustainable master data supports the purchase order creation process for Pep&Co
• Track and report on the milestones ensuring all relevant communication to Pepco and Pep&Co stakeholders
• Manage and structure the form of communication between all relevant stakeholders
• Manage the communication with the direct suppliers and PGS
• Manage the relationship between Pep&Co and Pepco planning and buying teams and be the point of contact for any trading, planning or purchasing query
• Ensure all queries are managed in timely manner, and impact of the One range implementation on Pepco Planning and Buying team is minimized
• Attend all relevant critical path meetings
• Ensure all PO data is maintained and accurate to provide a delivery schedule
• Check Gold Seal samples are correct, with correct labels and ticketing
• Report all issues and propose solutions
• Carry out ad hoc analysis to support planning teams where necessary

What you'll need...

• Proficient in using Microsoft office packages to provide data and content
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills to forge positive working relationships
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail 
• Strong time management skills and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
• Problem solving abilities 
• Effective communicator oral & verbal demonstrating ability to build relationships internally and externally 
• Previous training admin /coordinator experience or in a similar role
• Working experience of Oracle is preferred
• Proven experience of working under pressure and in a fast paced environment

What we can offer...

• Competitive salary 
• Potential to earn bonus 
• Free on-site car park 
• Onsite coffee lounge
• Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in-store
• Family Friendly Benefits
• Loyal Service Awards
• My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal
• Apprenticeships & Career Development  
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you
• Holiday Allowance – increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days), along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually)
• Pension
• Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day’s holiday

About us...

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track.

They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros...

By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises — a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!