Wholesale Business Operations Analyst
Mar 14, 2025
Castore exists for one single reason to make athletes better Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions
The founders vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement
The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of massmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best
The Role
An exciting role has been made available for a Wholesale Business Operations Analyst to join our team to facilitate and support the growth of sales and other departments globally
As Castore continues to develop our product range in line with some of the worlds leading athletes you will be responsible for supporting our growing business by enhancing operational excellence through standardisation of processes planning analysis and tools
As a key member of the Wholesale Team you will assume a key operational role in our relationship with our customers whilst also leading cross functional work with internal colleagues across our Category Management Finance IT & Operations teams helping drive the customer needs that will help us deliver against our ambitious growth plan
Responsibilities
Process Improvement provide crossdepartmental support which will increase productivity and reduce complexity ensure continuous improvement in GTM processes and tools in conjunction with Category Management Team Producing monthly inbound prioritisation reports to support the operations department
Training and Technology for the Sales Force help adopt and implement new technologies and processes across all operations Provide training sessions for new technology and tools
Strategic Planning & Dedicated Strategic Account Analysis working closely with the strategic accounts internal stakeholders and to foster effective relationships between customer and Castore stakeholders Identifying revenue opportunities and enable revenue growth through sales tools and planning processes With competitor analysis highlight threats to Castores business and seek out new product opportunities and current gaps in the marketplace Support the strategic planning process
SLT and Sales Team Support ownership of the monthly financial terms tracking Proactively identify daily business opportunities and shortfalls in forward orders Analysis of yearonyear orderbook variances and deep dive into increases / decreases Support of the sales forecasting process delivering analysis and insight in terms of highlighting any major variances Provide crossfunctional support through adhoc and periodical reporting including presentation and data support Support and help maintain showroom standards
Inventory Management assistance in inventory management through providing regular opportunity reports and stock risk issues proactively suggesting remedial actions needed Support Category Management in the sample demand process across all key and strategic account
Skills & Qualities
Skills and Experience
Quick bright talented and adaptable
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
Excellent Microsoft Office Package skills highly proficient Excel skills required PowerBI would be considered a plus
Able to manipulate and present data from numerous sources according to end user requirements
A good level of planning and organising skills
Have a solutionoriented mindset
Outstanding analytical and numerical skills
Able to interact with others in a lively and demanding sales environment
Outgoing open personality with a desire to learn and develop
Able to work as part of a team
Customer and end consumer focused mindset
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Selfmotivating with an ability to work on own initiative
Commercially aware with an active interest in Sports and Fashion
Welldeveloped problemsolving skills
Have a Better Never Stops Attitude
Personal Qualities
Outstanding Computer Literacy (Microsoft suite) Excel Word Outlook Power BI Teams
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent numeric skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Be a Team Player
Be results Driven
Share our ambitious outlook
Have a Better Never Stops Attitude
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Modern city centre offices in Manchester
- An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
- Office breakout space with pool tables dart board and TVs
- A chance to build a career with a fast paced high growth brand
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous staff discount
