Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant Merchandiser

As an Assistant Merchandiser at [Employer hidden], you will become part of a team that is key to managing stock and sales in the business. In this role, you will be working with all Product Teams across [Employer hidden], assisting to build a range which is forward thinking and commercial, as well as trading teams to maximise sales and profit opportunities.

The role and your skills:

• Analysing
• You will provide analysis of sales; highlighting opportunities and risk to build out hindsight packs and future season Range plans.
• Undertake ad-hoc analysis of performance.
• Reacting
• Review trade to identify actions to maximise sales opportunities.
• Confidently present in trade meetings with support from Merchandiser.
• Work closely with trading teams across all channels.
• Managing
• You will be responsible for managing and assessing range plans for the necessary departments and recommending changes to the Merchandiser on range width and depth
• Owning line cards for continuity products, understanding lead times and reviewing regional splits
• Reviewing lifecycle of products.
• Manage and be accountable for line lists and Buy Plans
• Work closely with Product Management and Supply Chain on new season intake margins, making suggestions to resolve any issues.
• Ensure good relationship with Wholesale, clearly communicating range changes, and sales risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with with Supply Chain and Logistics on intake management.
• Forecasting
• In season WSSI & OTB management; producing re-forecasts of sales/stock/profit for review
• Forecasting and planning sales and buys inline with the Open to Buy (OTB)

Do you have the following?

• Approximately 3 years’ experience in Merchandising or in a similar data & analytics role
• Strong analytical, numerical and Excel skills (inc advanced formula and Pivot Tables)
• Great interpersonal and communication skills. Supporting to build a motivated and effective team.
• Proven experience in development and progression of MAAs.
• Strong organisational skills and a get the job done mindset
• The ability to work under pressure and take on constructive criticism
• Flexibility and enthusiasm
• The ability to bring your A game and work to strict deadlines
• A proactive approach to problem solving

Working at [Employer hidden]

• Flexible working hours
• Support for ad-hoc remote working during the week - minimum 4 days in office
• 25 days annual leave
• 2 additional days paid time off to participate in a sportive or similar related cycling event
• A flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle through our Getting Started Scheme
• An annual clothing allowance of £1,200 for testing and promotional purpose
• A company bonus scheme
• A health cash plan provided by Healthshield worth up to £1405 per year
• Mental health support with MyndUp
• Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office
• Subsidised lunches 3 days per week
• Monthly department social events and quarterly office social away days
• Bike racing expenses up to £35 per race entry
• A 50% staff discount and a discount for family and friends
• Industry discounts on brands such as Patagonia, Osprey, Finisterre, Wahoo
• Free membership to the [Employer hidden] Cycling Club
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay