Assistant Merchandiser

WHSmith

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Swindon South West

Category: Civil / Construction

Industry: Retail Wholesale

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 a year

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Assistant Merchandiser
Grade C
Swindon Head Office, Greenbridge
Salary upto 26k

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our team, at our High Street Head Office in Swindon. The main purpose of this role is to assist the Merchandiser in the management of stock and availability within set targets to deliver budgeted sales and contribution.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Working with the Merchandiser on planning open to buy and budget for sub categories
  • Reviewing dated stock and problem stock reports
  • Production of range plans and accurate item ranging to support the delivery of the buying plan
Achievement of Stock and Availability levels versus forecast and budget
  • Production of stock intake and distribution plans including PO management and best method of supply
  • Production and review of promotional and ongoing forecasts
  • Monitoring clearance of stock to forecast
  • Monitoring stock Key Performance Indicators
  • Support range review and range construction processes.
  • Day to Day management of OTB process, intake and exit stock
  • Create and manage the forecasting of new and ongoing lines

What we are looking for:
  • Previous merchandising or Supply chain experience, ideally gained in a Retail/ FMCG environment
  • Excellent PC skills including Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, vlookups)
  • Experience of using Stock management systems and other bespoke software
  • Exceptional Analytical skills
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Experience of supervising a small team would be highly beneficial

What’s in it for you?
We’re a company that values our people; from day one you will receive ongoing support and have access to our various training and development programmes as well as exciting career development opportunities for your future. We offer a wide range of benefits to say thank you for all your hard work including; a competitive salary, a profit related bonus, 24 days holiday plus your birthday off, pension, as well as other perks such as our popular holiday trading scheme.

Format of Business

Merchandising

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Position Type

Permanent

Salary From

24000

Salary To

26000

Hours / Week

36.25

Country

UK

County

Wiltshire

Job Code / Grade

C
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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