Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant Merchandiser

Our client is a leading multi-channel retailer, that continues to innovate to and evolve in its quest to deliver the best in customer experience across all channels stores, online, international and partnerships. It is also a great place to work with numerous employee benefits.

It is now looking to appoint an Assistant Merchandiser to join the Trading team based in its Amersham Head Office. Your main remit will include:

• Updating the category WSSI'S to review sales & stock, assisting the Merchandiser on commercial actions.
• Supporting the Merchandiser with in-season analysis to ensure sales are optimised - managing any risk, re-forecasting categories.
• Support planning of budgets by category, option count, and depth of buy.
• Contribute range construction with buying,
• Instigate and manage relevant line detail, ensuring availability targets are maintained.
• Produce analysis on category performance, line life, store performance and densities to ensure accurate assortment planning.
• Collate history for strategy documents.
• Review Monday trade packs, adding commentary, presenting findings in team trade.
• Review line print, highlighting best/worst stock lines so action can be taken.
• Work with branch merchandising team to agree A&R parameters are optimised.
• Develop a strong understanding of product performance across the various channels and understand how to impact performance.
• Support the Merchandising Administration Assistant to encourage their development.

Ideal candidates will be either a MAA or Assistant Merchandiser from a retail organisation and will be looking to progress their career in a fast-paced multi channel retail environment. You will be analytical and commercial and have advanced Excel skills.

The company offers a range of enhanced benefits including: Birthday Leave plus 33 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays) - Annual Bonus scheme - Retail Trust & Virtual GP - Pension salary sacrifice- Flexible access to your pay via Wage Stream- Generous discount - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

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