Assistant Merchandiser

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Job Title: Merchandising Analyst

Covering maternity leave for 12 months, working within a Merchandising team of 34, this role is ideal for someone with strong planning and analytical skills. You will collaborate with the B&M teams to maximise commercial opportunities through effective inventory management, while driving sales through improved availability, forecasting, and profit maximisation.

Day-to-day, as the key contact for all category analysis, you will provide weekly summaries of performance related to sales, stock, profit, and markdowns versus budget and last year. You will manage stock intake flow to meet monthly forecasts, drive sales, and minimise risks, working closely with the Merchandising Assistant to control inventory levels, allocations, and replenishments.

Partnering with the buying team, you will help build and optimise ranges, create seasonal strategies and forecasts, and provide historical analysis to develop forward forecasts. Alongside the Senior Merchandiser, you will update and manage the Open To Buy for your category and assist in developing the Merchandising Assistants.

The role is based in Avonmouth on a hybrid basis – 2-3 days per week.

Compensation: competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, 4x life assurance, healthcare, and 25 days annual leave (including Christmas shutdown).

About you:

• Advanced planning and analytical skills, including Excel and ERP proficiency
• Sound understanding of WSSI
• Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
• Strong customer demographic awareness and understanding
• Professional, well-spoken, with excellent communication skills
• Organised, methodical, and efficient, with excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK

Key Attributes: trust, collaboration, respect, passion, drive, resilience

About us:

Harding+ is a leader in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with cruise line and brand partners to enhance every cruise experience. We are committed to outstanding customer service, evidenced by our Cruise Retailer of the Year awards in 2022 and 2023.

Harding+ is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is central to our success and make recruiting decisions based on experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and data security is a top priority for Harding+.