ABOUT THE ROLE
I am working with a branded, multi-product sportswear business who are looking for x2 Assistant Merchandisers to join their team.
You will be responsible for ensuring categories are traded as effectively as possible, ensuring the flow & movement of stock through the business maximises profitability. You will also assist the Merchandiser in the delivery of the category strategy.
Responsibilities:
* Managing the category intake calendar and order book
* Assist the merchandiser in the range planning process
* Support merchandiser with monthly trading reviews & WSSI trading
* Deliver lessons learnt analysis
* Owning the planning for a small category/initiative Trading
* Providing insights and recommendations for weekly trading meetings
* Execute category trading actions
* Manage & trade forward orders, ensuring we are bringing in the appropriate products in the correct quantities at the right time to meet consumer demand, whilst staying within your intake limits
* Re-forecast forward orders of products, ensuring suppliers are aware of expected demand and that they will have the correct quantities available.
* Manage the allocation setup to maximise the return on stock already in the business.
* Support the Merchandiser with supplier trading meetings, providing any relevant information
Skills and Experience:
* A background in stock management. Experience of having worked as an Assistant Merchandiser (or experienced senior MAA ready to step up) and having managed an MAA/Assistant
* Understanding of a WSSI
* Experience of supplier management - and not afraid to pick up the phone
* Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen
* Proactive, self-starter, go-getter - you will need to be comfortable working individually and as a team.
* This is a small team so you will have lots of autonomy and be required to make an impact quickly
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proficient with Microsoft Office – especially Excel!
* Familiarity with demand forecasting and stock optimisation strategies.
This role is based in their Head Office in Wiltshire 3 days a week.