Ref: BBBH27366
Assistant Merchandiser
Role Title
Assistant Merchandiser
North West
£21-25k depending on level of experience
Role Profile
Our client, an established multi-channel retailer based in the North West, is looking to appoint an Assistant Merchandiser to join their friendly and supportive Merchandising team voted 'team of the year' in 2018. Reporting into the Merchandiser, you will support them in the day to day running of the department covering all sales channels, assisting with key tasks to deliver sales and margin targets and delivering target stock levels. This is hands on and varied role where you will work closely with others across the wider business and your opinions will be valued by the senior team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Merchandise Assistant / Assistant Merchandiser to join an established retailer who have a reputation for selling high quality products. As this business is not located near public transport links, you will need to drive and own a car.
Responsibilities
- Running of weekly reports covering Sales, Stock, POs and Cover, reviewing data and providing insight into figures
- Discuss recommendations with the line manager and agreeing proposed actions
- Product setup, PO date amendments, raising of POs and loading of barcodes
- Carrying out ad hoc analysis
- Assisting with WSSI maintenance and management
- Managing product setup, performing checks to ensure product ranges look as desired online
- Assisting the line manager with Critical Path maintenance
- Undertaking competitor analysis, highlight risks and opportunities
- Maintaining line cards
- Working with the Allocator to manage product availability
- Carrying out weekly reviews of stock by channel
Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes
- Retail merchandising experience is essential at Merchandising Admin Assistant / Assistant Merchandiser level
- Understanding of the WSSI, line cards and critical path
- Enthusiastic, happy to help attitude
- Ability to work at a fast pace and adapt quickly to change
- Excellent communication and team working skills
- Due to the location of the business, it would be beneficial to drive and own a car
Client information
Our client is an established retailer based in the North West
Remuneration
£21-25k depending on level of experience
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