Assistant Merchandiser

Salary: Up to £28k (dependant on experience)

Location: Dorking – Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Our client is seeking a highly analytical, data driven candidate to join their Merchandising team to support the Merchandiser with planning and trading to maximise profit and minimise markdown.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Allocations

• Reviewing trade at line level and adjusting allocation levels accordingly to maximise the stock
• Utilising our stock management system to best meet sales demand and work with the warehouse to ensure they can pick in the most efficient way
• Analysis of store performance and stock holding, reviewing store grading and depth requirements.

Reporting & Trading

• Production of weekly reporting, trade packs, category analysis and event reporting. Participate in Monday trade meeting. Present in the trading meeting in the absence of the merchandiser.
• Reviewing product performance and identifying trading opportunities and threats under guidance of merchandiser
• Execute in store promotional activity – pricing, POS, tickets and effective communication

Intake

• New and repeat order quantities and weekly replenishment requirements. Using the WSSI as a planning and forecasting tool under the guidance of the merchandiser.
• Overseeing intake and ensuring the system and delivery schedule are updated with the most accurate information
• Build and maintain effective working relationship with suppliers
• Notify the team of issues with intake, invoicing or compliance and support the warehouse with queries

Other Responsibilities

• Work closely with the buying team to help successfully manage the range in line with the critical path.
• Support other channels of the business
• Review of competitor activity and complete store visits

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Commercial awareness
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills- both verbal and written
• Team player and ability to work with other functions of the business
• Well organised with strong time management skills
• Keen interest in systems both allocation and reporting