Assistant Merchandiser

Executive Mandate Specification

Assistant Merchandiser £25-30,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving fashion retail business as an Assistant Merchandiser. The company is enjoying phenomenal results and significant growth, and if you would like the opportunity to bring your commerciality and eye for numbers to a place where you can make your mark and develop your career, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

The key purpose of the role is to ensure that sales opportunities and margin are maximised by assisting the Merchandiser in identifying opportunities and risks through commercial decisions by carrying out effective stock management.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist with weekly analysis of the department performance for Monday Trade.

· Liaise with the trading team to update regarding imminent deliveries, key best sellers or re-stock dates.

· Consistent awareness of best and worst sellers.

· Conduct regular store visits to obtain direct feedback from staff and customers.

· Work closely with the Buying Assistant and Supply Base to monitor the Critical Path, attending weekly Critical Path meetings to identify stock delay and keeping the team informed of potential movements so that appropriate action can be taken

· Undertake regular sizing analysis and use this data to create size ratio’s for purchase orders.

· Assist with Flow Line monitoring, ensuring the document is accurately updated each week with a view to forecast sales and suggest proposed intake.

· Accurately maintain line details, range plans and relevant databases.

· Action agreed markdowns on the system and analyse the effectiveness of them.

· Produce historical analysis and lessons learnt for strategy/sign off packs.

· Participate in team range building, demonstrating an understanding of the key elements within a range.

· Build and maintain effective working relationships with key partners across the business as well as with key product suppliers.

What we’re looking for:

This role will suit someone currently working at Assistant Merchandiser level, or a Merchandise Assistant or Merchandise Admin Assistant who is looking for their next step up. Ideally, you’ll have a fashion background, however this is not essential.

You’ll be someone who is analytical and great with numbers, as well as being PC literate, particularly Excel. You’ll thrive working in a fast-paced working environment and be a strong communicator at all levels.

Merchandiser / Merchandise Planner / Merchandising / Junior Merchandiser / Core Merchandising / Senior Assistant Merchandiser / Assistant Merchandiser / Peterborough / Corby / Market Harborough / Leicester / Leicestershire / Nottingham / Nottinghamshire / Brigstock / Kettering / Northampton / Northamptonshire / Rushden / Huntingdon / Wellingborough / Bedford / Milton Keynes / Luton / Stevenage / Lutterworth / East Midlands / Cambridgeshire

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship