We’re looking for a fabulous Trainee Assistant Merchandiser to support the team on managing suppliers, accurately forecasting trends, planning stock levels and continuously monitoring performance. This role also involves ensuring there is maximum stock availability and sales whilst keeping stock levels within the company parameters. What You’ll Do Being accountable for supporting the Merchandiser with the management of team suppliers and brands Building key relationships within the supply chain to maximise flexibility and commitment to ensure all our orders are scheduled, planned and delivered on time Identifying and resolving supply chain issues in a timely manner and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed on the progress Planning order quantities for continuity lines using the planning system, keeping the business informed of all stock availability issues Producing and distributing monthly sales reports to suppliers and produce monthly WSSI meeting information in time for monthly team meetings Producing regular analysis on promotions, suppliers and products and share findings and insights with the team and key stakeholders Analysing best sellers and promotions on a weekly basis to ensure they reach their full potential, and that analysis supports informed decision making, ensuring you communicate the results to the Buying and Merchandising team in a timely manner Communicating the Merchandiser's strategy on product regularly to the Allocation team to ensure there is effective stock management Conducting regular reviews with the Allocation team following all promotion and incentive activity to review any outstanding stock actions, ongoing stock levels and allocation What You’ll Bring Are a great team player Excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills Previous experience of having worked in the retail industry essential. Basic MS Office skills, particularly in Excel Good communication skills both written and verbal The ability to manage your time, handle multiple activities, establish priorities and meet deadlines Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others to achieve goals Ability to demonstrate a proactive and enthusiastic approach in completing tasks and providing solutions to problems Analytical skills and commercial awareness What You’ll Gain 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional days. Discretionary Bonus – We love to share our success with you! Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay. Hybrid Working! 3 days office and 2 days off-site. Access to our TPS Perks which offers you a variety of saving and discount options. Buy & Sell Holiday scheme and Life Assurance. 20% staff discount, as well as discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile. Round the clock support from our partnership with RetailTrust. Cycle to work scheme for those who don’t mind riding up the hills of High Wycombe. OUR HIRING PROCESS You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you’re the perfect person. You send in your application to let us know you’re interested. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call. You’ll meet us twice, and we’ll get to know each other You’ll begin your journey with us and let everyone know how great your new job is. “We’re a sociable bunch of down-to-earth people, who enjoy our work and each other’s company” Agencies: We are not accepting speculative CV’s or profiles and kindly request that you refrain from contacting us. The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.