Assistant Merchandiser

Sainsbury's; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join their Merchandising team. This role involves supporting the delivery of customer-focused product ranges and achieving sales and stock targets. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and numerical skills, experience in merchandising, or be a relevant field graduate. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, fostering work-life balance and career growth.

Benefits

10% colleague discount

Pension scheme and life cover

Annual holiday allowance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Merchandiser role or relevant field graduate with understanding of allocation and stock management.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of customer-focused product ranges to achieve sales, profit, margin, and stock targets.
• Review weekly trading performance and provide relevant analysis.
• Own and manage category and SKU level forecasts to optimise sales and availability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Organisational ability

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant field graduate

Job description

Overview

Non Food - Assistant Merchandiser

Joining our Merchandising team at Sainsbury's offers an exciting opportunity to excel in your career with a renowned brand. As an Assistant Merchandiser, you will be part of a dynamic team that strives to deliver customer-focused product ranges and achieve sales, profit, margin, and stock targets. With a focus on trend analysis and merchandising systems, you will play a crucial role in ensuring we have the right products to meet our customers' needs. Whether you already have experience in merchandising or are a graduate in a relevant field, we provide a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and progress.

With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and a range of comprehensive benefits, joining us means being part of a team that values your contribution and provides opportunities for growth and fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of customer-focused product ranges to achieve sales, profit, margin, and stock targets.
• Review weekly trading performance, identify opportunities and issues, and provide relevant analysis.
• Own and manage category and SKU level forecasts to optimise sales, stock holding, margin, and availability.
• Collaborate with the A&R replenishment assistant to plan initial allocations and launches to meet stock and availability targets.
• Utilise strong analytical and numerical skills and merchandising systems to drive efficiency and maximise availability.
• Manage orders, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with legal and sustainability requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and contribute to team success with a proactive and positive approach.

Who you are

• Driven and passionate professional, capable of thriving in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Experience in an Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandise Admin role, or a relevant field graduate with understanding of allocation and stock management.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Excel, enabling review of trading performance, forecast sales, and optimise stock availability.
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail to ensure timely delivery of stock, manage order processes, and maintain data integrity.
• Proactive in learning new systems and building positive relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer with flexible working where possible and a range of benefits.

• Colleague discount: 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks; 15% off at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays; 15% off at Argos on every pay day.
• Pensions scheme and life cover; potential for a performance-related bonus up to 5% of salary.
• Annual holiday allowance with optional additional holidays; other benefits such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance, and discounts from retailers.
• Employee assistance programme and maternity/paternity leave benefits (up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity/adoption, up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity).
• Information on benefits at www.sainsburys.jobs (eligibility criteria may apply).

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, our roles may close early.