Address
Form of workYou will report to the Senior Merchandiser on your category and review weekly trading performance and supplier management.
Client Details
A great opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to a leading Multi-Channel retailer in the Greater Manchester area. They are looking to grow their Merchandising team as there are going through a period of growth.. You the Assistant Merchandiser will report to the Senior Merchandiser on your category and review weekly trading performance and supplier management
Description
- Provide the Merchandiser and Buyer with the previous season analysis at store and product level
- Input into creation of the store strategy with the Merchandiser/Buyer
- Assist in formulation of range plan at store level with the Merchandiser/Buyer
- Work with the Merchandiser to ensure pre-scheduling meets options and range plan at store level
- Create ratios for all buys.
- Ensure stores are seasonally correct
- Consolidate the supplier order books
- Prepare weekly review of stores and product in preparation for Monday trading meeting
- Identify priority stores for the week, review and propose actions.New / Re-fit Stores - Analysis of performance
- Over / Under Performing Stores
- Over / Under Optioned Stores
- Priority stores fed to team by management team or other function
- Complete Retail Feedback sheets, completing required actions as well as any follow up.
- Attend store visits from which create and execute an action plan to improve trade
- Manage line cards in conjunction with the Merchandiser
- Participate in the Monthly Re-forecast
- Manage condensing of stocks and IBT's
- Taking direction from the Merchandiser, assist retail with merchandising aids
- Manage and monitor exception stocks on a daily basis, primarily through the GUI system
- Plan and action new store ranges (in conjunction with pre-schedule)
- Carry out any ad-hoc analysis as required
- Book in new product with guidelines from the Merchandiser
- Cost, retail and margin checks
- Establish collaborative working relationships within Teams and across functions.
- Deputise for the Merchandiser/Junior Merchandiser in their absence
- Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
- Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
- Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
- Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
- Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.
Profile
- Currently a established Merchandise Assistant , Senior Merchandise Admin Assistant, Assistant Merchandiser, or similar
- Highly numerate and strong commercial focus
- Ideally experience managing / developing Merchandise Assistant, Assistant Merchandiser or similar
- Excellent communication skills
Job Offer
- Group Company Discount of 25%
- Pension Scheme With 3% Employer & 5% Employee Contributions (8% Total)
- Life Assurance Of 1* Annual Salary
- Discounted Membership At Gyms
- In-House Training & Development Programmes
- Staff Sales
- Free Onsite Parking
- Onsite Canteen
- Opportunities To Progress Throughout The Wider Business
Assistant Merchandiser - Menswear
Assistant Merchandiser - Menswear
Assistant Merchandiser - Menswear
