The Atlantic Ocean, North Devon Coast, and salty air. For over 30 years, Saltrock; a British, coastal, lifestyle brand, has had holiday, family, spirt and fun at its heart. Our inspiration flows from land and sea, waves, and coastline. Designed in the South West since 1988 we have grown into a loved Devon brand known for its iconic print designs.
Like the idea of joining the Saltrock Team? Do you have a love for numbers and a passion for product? If so, this role could be part of your next adventure!
Job
Description
Our Merchandising team ensures that we have the right products, at
the right time, in the right place and in the right quantities. Reporting to the Senior
merchandiser, this role helps to maximise profit & minimize costs
by maintaining efficient stock flow, through effective management of stock into
DC, and allocation and distribution of stock to all channels. Accountable for
maintaining accurate information relevant to stock, purchase
orders and shipping.
Key responsibilities include:
Reports
* Create reports for the merchandising team
and business on a weekly basis. Assess the data provided to check the
validity, relevance and accuracy of the data provided.
* Manipulate reports and analyse
information to formulate conclusions.
* Accurately update, monitor and maintain
data sources to ensure information is updated for ad hoc and routine
reporting purposes. Work with reports to improve efficiency of the
department.
In Season Trading
* Create and maintain reports to support analysis
of department & channel performance. Recommend any action(s) based on
findings
* Provide
necessary Trend Analysis to support Designers in making sound
Buying/Design decisions.
Stock Management
* Support the branch merchandiser on Store
allocations & replenishments.
* Raise new product codes, descriptions and
barcodes in agreed format to manage the accuracy of data in Futura Retail
System.
* Raise Purchase Orders for each season
& communicate with the Buying team.
Ad-Hoc Reports/Analysis
* Support growth of both the Trade and
Consumer business by providing all necessary analysis/reports required to
make profitable decisions.
What you’ll bring
* Retail background essential
* Good
working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, confident using formulas & manipulating
data with pivot tables.
* Comfortable
working in a fast-paced environment & working to deadlines.
* Great
people and communication skills.
* GCSE 5 or above in Math – a passion for
numbers & analytics
* Experience working in a retail environment,
whether on the shop floor or in a head office role, would be highly
preferable
What we offer you
* Rest
and relaxation are important, we offer a generous 33 days holiday per year
(inc. bank holidays), pro rata for part time team members and after 5
years on your journey you will be rewarded with an extra 2 days
* Your
birthday is a REAL big deal, you will receive an extra day holiday for
this to be taken on or in the week of your birthday
* Giving
back to the community is so important, it’s a big part of our journey, you
will have 3 days per year to support with charitable causes
* 50%
discount (off RRP) on all Saltrock products