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Join the Frontline Group — Making the Complex Simple

Frontline Group is made up of three dynamic business units—Frontline Distribution Solutions, Frontline Retail Solutions, and Gold Key Media—supported by key enabling functions. United by our mission to ‘Make the Complex Simple’, we’re the UK’s leading retail sales, marketing, and distribution company, with a strong presence in publishing and home entertainment.

Who We Work With

We partner with iconic UK magazine publishers, representing titles like Radio Times, Good Housekeeping, TV Choice, Heat, Top Gear, Grazia, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Empire, National Geographic, and many more. 

We also work with major film studios to manage DVD distribution in grocery retail: and run the book category for retailers such as Morrisons and Waitrose. We are currently expanding into additional categories such as music, collectables and other exciting products. At Gold Key Media we work closely with key venues such as four and five star hotels, airport lounges and world famous events internationally.  

What We Do

We collaborate with UK and international retailers, wholesalers, and supply chain partners to deliver on our clients’ commercial goals with the vision to be the most valued Distribution and Retailsolutions partner. Through Gold Key Media, we also manage premium brand placements across global events, travel hubs, and hospitality venues. 

Who We Are

Jointly owned by Bauer Media and Immediate Media Company (Hubert Burda Media), Frontline Group offers career opportunities across a wide range of business areas. We’re passionate about developing talent and have a strong track record of helping our people grow and thrive. 

Our Culture

Our teams are made up of trusted industry professionals. We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. 

Our I ACT values—Impact, Ambition, Collaboration, and Trust—drive sustainable performance, business growth, continuous innovation, and a happy work environment. 

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About the Role

Do you thrive on solving complex problems and want to see the results of your decisions in real time?

Join us as an Inventory Planning Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract, where analytical thinking, commercial insight, and smart planning come together to drive performance.

In this fast paced position, you will help publishers maximise profitability through sound commercial decision making and effective planning. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you will play a vital role in ensuring stock is allocated efficiently, forecasts are accurate, and titles perform strongly in retail.

Internally known as Commercial Copy Planner.

Job Opportunity

• Allocating stock to retail outlets using our in house planning system to maximise availability and sales efficiency
• Analysing sales trends and running supply scenarios to inform national supply recommendations
• Managing title supply commitments and closures in line with production and distribution timelines
• Supporting trade marketing activity, promotions, and wholesale development opportunities
• Tracking print volumes and investigating variances between recommended and final commitments
• Conducting robust performance reviews, producing performance packs and contributing to Marketing reviews
• Support sales forecasting and print planning with cross functional teams
• Drive continuous improvement to maximise commercial performance

Company Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Contributory pension, including life assurance, and income protection
• Informal hybrid working arrangements, combining in-office and remote/home working.
• Additional leave: 2 paid volunteering days per year and family-friendly policy
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site gym and parking at Stuart House, Peterborough
• Reward Gateway scheme – Smart Spending App
• Salary-sacrifice options including private medical insurance, car scheme, and holiday purchase scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Executive coaching and mentoring available to all colleagues

Essential Skills

• Experience within media distribution, logistics, FMCG, or a similar commercial environment
• Exposure to demand planning, inventory management, production planning, or supply chain (desirable but not essential)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with confidence working with data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, capable of using spreadsheets to analyse, organise, and present information.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately
• A proactive, positive, and solution focused mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Confidence to challenge constructively and influence decisions
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

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