Assistant Merchandiser

Role Responsibility

• Review stock levels by store with the Allocator’s assistance and make key recommendations
• Oversee the system for re-ordering continuity product
• Maintain and monitor stock levels at the DC and take action where necessary
• Collaborate with Retail Operations regarding any stock queries
• Analyse OTB strategies and make recommendations regarding commitment, escalating all OTB issues to the lead Merchandiser where appropriate
• Forge strong relationships with our brand partners
• Identify stock issues and negotiate stock actions with our suppliers
• Successfully provide weekly, seasonal and ad-hoc reports
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of systems (Retek, Excel, RMS and RPM) so as to effectively assess stock levels
• Proactively identify opportunities for transfer of stock and oversee allocation process
• Oversee model stock and replenishment from the DC
• Assist the Merchandiser in updating and maintaining the WSSI
• Provide tailored FP analysis for buyers, highlighting any key points
• Assist the Merchandiser in the OTB, planning, and phasing process
• Coordinate and manage the sale set up and execution, be the key point of contact for retail operations
• Manage markdown, monitoring stocks into sale with a view of LY and plan
• Manage the RTV process from start to finish
• Manage the Allocator’s workload, priorities and development

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be highly organised, methodical and efficient in your approach to working
• You will be highly numerate and analytical
• Systems literate
• You will have strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• You will be a team player
• You will have high attention to detail
• You will have the ability to remain calm within a fast-paced ever-changing environment

About the Company

[Employer hidden] is a place where we want everyone to feel a sense of belonging. We embrace every self and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are leading with purpose to not only increase the visibility and recognition of under-represented talent within our organisation, but the wider industry too. Here at [Employer hidden], everyone is welcome – irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability, we stand by equal opportunities for all.

Rewards and benefits include flexible working options, generous annual leave, paid volunteering days, family leave, pension scheme, bonus/commission, team member discount, local discounts, subsidised gym, car salary sacrifice scheme, internal communities, workplace assistance programme, and training programmes.

[Employer hidden] has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. We were also recognised as a ‘Best 25 Big Company to Work For 2020’ as awarded by The Sunday Times.

Job Details

Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Job Reference: [Employer hidden]/TP/236299/4627
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 8 March, 2024
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posted: 24 October, 2023