Overview
Assistant Merchandiser Supplier Funded - Level 1 role at Sainsbury's (Non Food). This position presents an exciting opportunity to excel in your merchandising career with a trusted brand, contributing to the Household Electrical range and delivering customer-centric product ranges.
You will focus on achieving sales, profit, margin, stock targets, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The role offers flexible work-life balance, opportunities for growth, training programmes, and attractive benefits.
What You'll Do
As an Assistant Merchandiser within our Household Electrical team, you will:
* Support the delivery of customer-focused product ranges.
* Review weekly trading performance and analyse issues and opportunities.
* Manage category and range forecasts to optimise sales, stock, margin, and availability.
* Liaise with suppliers to ensure stock availability and manage supply gaps.
* Execute the booking process and communicate promotional volumes; manage new lines and vendor-specific promotions.
* Work closely with the Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser to ensure on-time delivery and resolve issues.
* Oversee timely delivery of stock into the warehouse and maximise availability across all sales channels.
* Demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills, proficiency in MS Excel, and attention to detail.
* Maintain a positive, proactive approach and build relationships with stakeholders.
Essential Criteria
* Experience in merchandising or a related field with understanding of allocation and stock management.
* Excellent analytical and numerical skills to interpret data for sales, margin, and availability optimization.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis tools.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage forecasts, promotional volumes, and stock availability.
* Effective communication and stakeholder management with a proactive and collaborative approach.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing and Sales
* Industries
* Retail
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