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This established yet ever-growing multichannel womenswear retailer is looking for an experienced assistant retail Merchandiser to join the team. This successful ladieswear brand aims to strengthen their Merchandising team based in their head office in Bury following an exciting period of growth and change.
Assistant Retail Merchandiser – The Role
* Update weekly trading reports and provide trading summaries for the Board of Directors and Head of Department.
* Monitor best and worst selling lines weekly.
* Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting and updating actual sales.
* Report directly to the Merchandiser to assist in trading and planning.
* Arrange store-to-store transfers to maximize sales opportunities.
* Generate weekly lists of bestsellers.
* Administer stock for stores, including current and old stock, and propose markdowns.
* Create and update stock availability reports for online sales and recommend actions.
* Monitor warehouse activity to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
* Analyze product performance at the section level, especially when sales do not meet expectations.
* Manage stock returns at season end.
* Provide store performance analysis, highlighting best and worst performing stores.
* Upload price changes into the system.
* Set up and update the Year-to-Date sales report and provide product sales information.
* Weekly update of the All Store tracker to compare store performance with previous years.
* Action stock movements in the system.
* Serve as a key contact for store stock queries and promotional activities.
* Liaise with warehouse to ensure adequate stock levels in stores.
* Assist in product allocation when the Allocator is unavailable.
Assistant Retail Merchandiser – The Candidate
* Ideally from a retail merchandising background, either from a brand or retailer.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with numbers effortlessly.
* Commercial mindset with good planning and organizational skills.
* IT literate with a solid understanding of Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
* Effective communication skills.
* Must have full, permanent right to work in the UK.
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