Retail Merchandising… Allocating… have you considered it as a career path? Did you know there is a luxury duty free retailer with its head office in the Bristol area? Are you analytically minded with good business acumen and effective planning and forecasting skills? Maybe you’re a looking for the first career step after graduating? Perhaps you work in retail, and want a M-F role to get your weekends back? If so, the Merchandising Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you. About the role: The overall purpose is to review stock and sales to ensure that stock is directed to the right ship, in the right volumes, at the right time, to optimise profitability. Working closely with the Merchandisers, the role will help manage the distribution of stock within the business, being responsible for allocating and managing ship’s stocks levels to achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate should be able to analyse large amounts of data and make recommendations for replenishment to maximise sales potential. Based in Avonmouth on a hybrid working basis - 3 days per week Key Accountabilities: Compile stock and sales reports ensuring data accuracy Liaise closely with the Area Managers, Ships and the Buying team to discuss stock issues and communicate/recommend necessary actions Ship visits to review stock packages and highlight opportunities Organise and monitor offloads/transfers of stock in the most cost-effective way for the business Raise Purchase Orders in line with company requirements Key point of contact for Vendors to ensure all goods arrive on time and maintain stock accuracy across the ships About you: Able to work on your own initiative and has exceptional team working skills Understanding and previous experience of using Excel Keen attention to detail, able to meet deadlines and work under pressure Analytical and numerical skills Good communication & presenting skills Retail knowledge and experience (advantageous) Must have an existing right of eligibility to work in the UK Key Attributes – trust, collaboration, respect, passion, drive, resilience About us: Harding is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to ‘make every cruise better’. We stay at the forefront of retailing and consistently provide outstanding customer service, culminating in winning the Cruise Retailer of the Year award for 2022 and 2023. Harding is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding.