Assistant Merchandiser

Michael Page Business Support; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Bury seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to monitor sales performance and support the merchandising team. Responsibilities include analyzing best and worst selling lines, re-forecasting sales, and managing stock transfers. The ideal candidate should have retail experience and strong analytical skills. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising or retail is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills for monitoring sales performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all best & worst selling lines on a weekly basis.
• Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales.
• Directly report into the Merchandiser to assist in trading and planning.
• Monitor and arrange store to store transfers to maximise on sales opportunities.

Job description

Monitor & worst selling lines on a weekly basisWork within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales

Client Details

A Fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join a store & ecommerce retailer who sell stylish fashion in the Bury area. As a business they have been trading for over 30 years, selling through a number of channels including, stores, outlets, concession and ecommerce. They benefit from their head office close to public transport.

Description

• Monitor all best & worst selling lines on a weekly basis
• Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales
• Directly report into the Merchandiser to assist in trading and planning.
• Monitor and arrange Store to store transfers to maximise on sales opportunities
• Generating list of Bestsellers on a weekly basis
• Administer old and current stock for stores, and propose markdowns
• Creating and updating Stock Availability report for the Internet and present recommendations for needed actions,
• Monitoring warehouse activity to make sure appropriate inventory level is maintained
• Analysing product performance at section level, where expected sales is not achieved
• Managing stock returns into the business at the end of each season

Providing store performance analysis, outlin...