ABOUT THE ROLE

I am working with a branded, multi-product sportswear business who are looking for x2 Assistant Merchandisers to join their team.

You will be responsible for ensuring categories are traded as effectively as possible, ensuring the flow & movement of stock through the business maximises profitability. You will also assist the Merchandiser in the delivery of the category strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the category intake calendar and order book
• Assist the merchandiser in the range planning process
• Support merchandiser with monthly trading reviews & WSSI trading
• Deliver lessons learnt analysis
• Owning the planning for a small category/initiative Trading
• Providing insights and recommendations for weekly trading meetings
• Execute category trading actions
• Manage & trade forward orders, ensuring we are bringing in the appropriate products in the correct quantities at the right time to meet consumer demand, whilst staying within your intake limits
• Re-forecast forward orders of products, ensuring suppliers are aware of expected demand and that they will have the correct quantities available.
• Manage the allocation setup to maximise the return on stock already in the business.
• Support the Merchandiser with supplier trading meetings, providing any relevant information

Skills and Experience:

• A background in stock management. Experience of having worked as an Assistant Merchandiser (or experienced senior MAA ready to step up) and having managed an MAA/Assistant
• Understanding of a WSSI
• Experience of supplier management - and not afraid to pick up the phone
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen
• Proactive, self-starter, go-getter - you will need to be comfortable working individually and as a team.
• This is a small team so you will have lots of autonomy and be required to make an impact quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office – especially Excel!
• Familiarity with demand forecasting and stock optimisation strategies.

This role is based in their Head Office in Wiltshire 3 days a week.