Job Description
The Role
At WHSmith, our people are at the heart of everything we do. They go the extra mile for our customers and enable our growth. Our Merchandising team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing to do their best work.
The Merchandiser will work cross-functionally and deliver through others to manage the range review, range management, and range analysis processes while managing stock within agreed open-to-buy limits. As a merchandiser, you will lead a high-potential team, focusing on development and succession planning for the future.
What you will be doing
* Managing the range review process and critical path
* Range planning and analysis; attending range build meetings
* Managing exit, quality of stock, and recalls
* Day-to-day open-to-buy management
* Contributing to the creation of stock cost, quality, and availability targets
* Managing and reporting on stock intake, sales, returns, and stock turn
* Ensuring throughput, communication, and relationship management
* Managing range size within agreed parameters
* Supplier forecasting
What we are looking for
* Experience in merchandising and stock management
* Highly analytical and numerate, with strong attention to detail and ability to use data to influence decisions
* Negotiation skills, resilience, and conflict management abilities while maintaining relationships
* Interest in long-term resource management and development, including succession planning, and being a strong role model
* Ability to work cross-functionally to deliver results with strong business acumen
* Experience using RELEX (desirable)
How we reward our teams
* Hybrid working model (home and office)
* 4 pm Friday finish
* Flexible working arrangements
* 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off, plus bank holidays, with options to buy extra days
* Family-friendly leave policies
* Competitive pension contributions
* Sharesave scheme
* Annual bonus based on performance
* Competitive salary and car allowance
* Private medical insurance
* Staff discount card for stores and online
About us
Celebrating 230 years, we're proud to have grown into a globally recognized brand present in over 30 countries. We are a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues committed to our planet, people, and communities. WHSmith values inclusivity, welcoming colleagues to be themselves.
Our UK Travel office is based in central London near Liverpool Street Station. We thrive on pace, collaboration, and innovation, fostering an entrepreneurial culture.
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