Assistant Merchandiser

Michael Page Business Support; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Bury is looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to enhance their sales and inventory performance. The ideal candidate will monitor best and worst-selling items, assist in stock management, and collaborate closely with the Merchandiser to drive trading. Candidates should have a knack for sales analysis and experience with inventory systems. This role offers a dynamic working environment within a well-established company.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring sales performance and stock levels.
• Ability to work with inventory management systems.
• Strong analytical skills for performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all best & worst selling lines weekly.
• Work within WSSI for re-forecasting sales.
• Report directly into the Merchandiser and assist in trading.

Skills

Sales Analysis

Stock Management

Forecasting

Job description

Monitor all best & worst selling lines on a weekly basis. Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales.

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.

Client Details

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...