Assistant Merchandiser

Mitsui Company; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly analytical Assistant Merchandiser to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves leveraging exceptional Excel skills to analyze vast datasets, providing insights that drive commercial success. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial acumen and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to optimize sales. With a commitment to employee development and a range of attractive benefits, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a company that values diversity and innovation in retail.

Benefits

70% employee discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Financial and Wellbeing support

Enhanced Maternity package

Virtual GP service 24/7

Qualifications

• Exceptional Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Proven ability to analyse large datasets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Utilise Excel skills to analyse numerical data and advise on actions.
• Manage and reforecast WSSIs and OTB for the department.

Skills

Excel

Data Analysis

Commercial Acumen

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Tools

WSSI Management

Job description

We are looking for a highly analytical Assistant Merchandiser to join the team here at Phase Eight.

The Assistant Merchandiser will play a crucial role in assisting the wider Merchandising and Buying team to drive commercial success and maximise profitability.

Key Accountabilities For This Opportunity Include

1. Data Analysis: Utilise Excel skills to analyse vast amounts of numerical data and extract meaningful insights, advising the Merchandiser on commercial actions.
2. WSSI Management: Demonstrate previous experience managing and reforecasting WSSIs, managing OTB for the department.
3. Commercial Acumen: Apply a highly analytical and commercial mindset to decision-making to ensure sales are optimised.
4. Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams across Merchandising, Buying, Supply Chain, and the DC to foster a collaborative work environment.

About You

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Assistant Merchandiser to join the Phase Eight team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, and have a proven ability to analyse large datasets effectively. The Assistant Merchandiser will apply a highly analytical and commercial mindset to decision-making and work effectively with cross-functional teams to foster a collaborative way of working.

What's in it for you?

Benefits

Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do and we really believe that a career in retail is unbeatable. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:

• Phase Eight Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Hobbs and Whistles, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing support
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service unlimited access 24/7
• Plus much more!

About Us

At TFG Brands We Care, We Connect, We Collaborate and We Create. We have four brands in our portfolio: our iconic fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs as well as our luxury Homewares brand Inside Story. We aren't stopping there though, we have plans to grow beyond this in multiple retail sectors.

TFG London Inclusion And Diversity Statement Of Commitment

At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.