Assistant Merchandiser

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Merchandiser in the retail sector. You will work closely with an expert Merchandiser, preparing sales and stock plans while managing stock orders and supplier relations. Ideal candidates will have merchandising experience and a passion for analytics, contributing to the business's success.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a merchandising department as an Assistant Merchandiser.
• A genuine passion for numbers and analytics.
• Experience using WSSI and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and managing line performance and stock levels.
• Proposing promotional activity within department budgets.
• Preparing reports and analysis for product sign offs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

WSSI

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Client:

Signet Jewelers (UK and Ireland)

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our H. Samuel Gold category as Assistant Merchandiser.

As an Assistant Merchandiser you’ll work directly with and develop your career under a retail sector expert Merchandiser. Together you will prepare sales and stock plans to meet the targets of the business and prepare range plans for the buying team.

You will also prepare new store / concept opening stock packages and review their performance and assist management with WSSI and OTB reports to review branch performance and make business critical recommendations.

Yours will be a role essential to the continued success and growth of the business!

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Reviewing and managing line performance, stock levels and ordering.
• Managing stock orders into and out of the warehouse.
• Proposing promotional activity and documentation within department budgets.
• Preparing reports and analysis for product sign offs, business reviews and to meet ad hoc requests.
• Ensuring Open to Buy authorisation documentation is accurately completed and authorised.
• Assisting with the preparation of planning sales, discount and stock at the required levels.
• Building and maintaining professional working relationships with suppliers and participate in supplier meetings as required. .
• Supervising workload and assisting with the training and development of Allocator(s).
• Ensuring all tasks are carried out in line with the department critical path.

About You:

• Experience of working within a merchandising department as an Assistant Merchandiser
• A genuine passion for numbers and analytics, complete with an inquisitive nature
• Experience using WSSI and an Excel whizz