Assistant Branch Merchandiser - Level 1 (Maternity Cover)

NEW LOOK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in the UK is seeking a Branch Merchandiser for maternity cover. You will manage retail stock levels, oversee a team of allocators, and support various processes to ensure product availability and sales maximization. This role requires strong merchandising experience, analytical skills, and the ability to make informed stock decisions.

Benefits

Flexible work patterns

Training for development

Qualifications

• Previous Merchandising experience is essential.
• Sound commercial acumen and a genuine interest in the retail market.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing 2-3 allocators.
• Supporting Branch Merchandiser in managing stock allocation and replenishment.
• Reviewing performance by store/region/department.

Skills

Numerical

Analytical

Problem-solving

Team Player

Commercial acumen

Tools

Quantum

Job description

We're the feel-good fashion brand making style accessible and fun for over 55 years, on our website, mobile app and over 300 stores in the UK.

By living our values - we play to win, customer obsessed, we are one and it starts with me - we deliver That New Look Feeling for our customers and each other.

The Role: Maternity Cover

Responsible for supporting the Branch Merchandiser in managing retail stock levels for a geographical area within the UK. Managing the stock allocation and replenishment process for a product sub-division of the business and line managing 2-3 allocators.

What you'll be doing:

• Accountable for managing 2-3 allocators
• Has a thorough understanding of the allocation and replenish tool (Quantum) and is able to utilize all functionality to maximise stock opportunities in store.
• Supports the allocator in preparing for the weekly distribution review. Able to utilise commercial knowledge to challenge and influence grading and allocation requests by product team.
• Able to review performance by store/region/department under guidance from the Branch Merchandiser, undertaking ad-hoc analysis and taking action where appropriate. Making stock and distribution suggestions ensuring stock is placed in the most commercial way.
• Building good working relationships with Regional Managers and joining Branch Merchandiser on store visits on an ad hoc basis.
• Help to identify any stock issues at store level, suggesting corrective actions to drive sales and profit.
• Supports Branch Merchandiser on new store openings, relocations, closures, range introductions/exits, etc.
• Completes all appraisals for direct line reports and conducts monthly 1:1s.

Who you are:

• Previous Merchandising experience is essential
• Numerical and Analytical skills
• Good initiative and problem-solving skills
• Team Player
• Sound commercial acumen and a genuine interest in the retail market
• Proactive approach to problem solving

Why New Look?

We care about you and the planet and believe fashion should be a force for positive change. We celebrate inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We're proud of our inclusive culture and our talented team members who embrace our shared purpose, behaviours and values.

We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role.

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