Merchandiser

Merchandiser
Location

Hybrid:  1-2 days in the office/Support Centre on Hams Hall Distribution Park, Coleshill.

Become a Merchandiser with The Works

With a newly expanded Merchandising function, this role is an incredible opportunity to really help to shape our future buying and merchandising structure and the way we deal with our stock. Reporting to the Merchandising Manager, you will play a key role in our Supply Chain function.

Fancy a Qualification Whilst You Work? – Yes, we pay for that!

We are working with some amazing Apprenticeship providers who are designing something special for us. Later this year, there will be opportunity for you to earn whilst you learn and get qualifications up to degree level. Pretty cool, right?!

Our Culture 

The Works is an awesome place to… well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you. 

Our environment is always moving and full of energy. Yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations! 

Our PERKS Are ‘The Works’

• 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days!

• MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more!
• Holiday –33 days including bank holidays.
• Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days

• Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you.

• Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them – for when ‘life’ happens!
• Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works!

• 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan– To support your everyday healthcare costs.
  
• + Loads more! – Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving.

Your Mission

• Oversee timely delivery of stock into the warehouse, to maximise availability in line with agreed KPI's and timelines for all channels.
• Ensure on-time delivery through supporting the achievement of merchandising milestones within the critical path, ensuring any issues are resolved or raised where appropriate, and negotiating confidently with suppliers accordingly.
• Work within stock budgets to ensure stock is maintained throughout the year at the correct levels, particularly through peak periods including new product range launches, Christmas, promotion periods.
• Accountable for order management in line with agreed parameters and critical path.
• Own and manage category/range & SKU level forecasts to ensure sales, stock holding, margin and availability is optimised.
• Able to maintain and update the WSSI and line card management and will have had exposure to OTB and budget management.
• Plan and present product ranges alongside Buyer (with support of Senior merchandiser), with considerations of budget, space, ranking, buy quantities and intake phasing.
• Review attribute analysis to support range reviews and promotional analysis providing clear recommendations.
• Review weekly trading performance to identify issues and opportunities, providing clear actions to maximise profitability.
• Deliver the sales in line with budget and agreed strategy.
• Coach and develop of direct reports to potentialise performance.

Skills That Will Set You Apart

• Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data with recommendations.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced trading environment
• Currently a Merchandiser, or a Junior Merchandiser looking for your next challenge, able to demonstrate experience of forecasting and updating a WSSI.
• Evidence of developing and training in your current role

Behaviours That Will Set You Apart

•  Demonstrate commercial and financial awareness
• Be a team-player and be able to work equally as well on your own

We Listen. We Care
Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what’s going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you’ve ever worked! You’ll have opportunity to help give us that direction.

Our Purpose

To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled.

Our Values

We are Crafty | We are Caring | We are Can-do

Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments.

At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term).

We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact  and we’ll be happy to help!

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