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Our client - a leading UK product designer and distributor. are looking for a junior merchandiser to join their expanding team. With a dedicated in-house team of designers, they bring flair and imagination to their products. As an organisation, they are passionate about creating innovative and high-quality items.
Job Purpose:
Freight & Imports Responsibilities:
* Accurately update the Product Lifecycle Management system with delivery and shipping information.
* Updating the critical path and ensuring deliveries are on schedule.
* Ensure the Distribution centre has all relevant documentation for goods in planning.
* Liaise with the other in-house teams to meet customers/private label specific requirements.
* Proactively manage factory performance to meet required order specifications and delivery timelines
* Updating costings from freight forwarders.
* Updating the business regarding any delays or issues
Range Planning & Trading Responsibilities:
* Work with Buying on Own Brand product reviews, to create seasonal option plans.
* To work with the Buying team to establish a balanced range of merchandise suited to the customer profile of the company
* Build PO template to support Buying in placing of seasonal purchase orders.
* Review stock & sales reports to drive seasonal rebuys in line with OTB.
* Drive sales by supporting with in season trading activity & markdown planning.
* Manage concession stocks/allocations in line with sales.
Ad Hoc Duties:
* Assist with producing weekly trade reports.
* Provide Ad-Hoc reports & analysis as required by the business.
* Support the maintenance of accurate product data.
* Support with UK trade shows where required.
* You will play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplace.
Essential Skills/Experience Required:
* Experience as an Admin/ Assistant Merchandiser or similar in a retail/Import environment
* Ability to demonstrate strong Excel skills and high-level proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs
* Highly numerate and analytical, balanced with an interest in product
* Be proactive at interrogating data to identify risks and opportunities and devising action plans accordingly
* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
* Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and be resilient and flexible to change, whilst managing a high workload, conflicting priorities, and pressure
* Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment
* Takes a forward-thinking approach to the issues which will affect now and in the future
* Methodical, analytical and organised
* Understanding of critical paths and seasonal range development
* Proven history of successful supplier negotiation
* Experience discussing finances, budgets and costs
* Knowledge of quality control and costs
Employee Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave allowance in addition to public holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7
* My Healthy Advantage - a health and well-being app.
* Free parking
* Early Finish Fridays
* Being part of a company that encourage professional growth
If you're looking for a merchandising role where you can make a real impact and develop your career within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of our client's success story.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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