Assistant Merchandiser

Signet Jewelers (UK and Ireland); Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

185 Hours Annual Leave

Generous Staff Discount

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Corporate Discount

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work

Recognition Platform

Job summary

A leading jewelry retailer in Watford is looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to manage the Watch and branded Jewelry categories. In this role, you will collaborate with a sector expert, preparing sales plans, managing stock levels, and building relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates should have merchandising experience, be analytical, and proficient in Excel and WSSI. This role provides an opportunity for career advancement and includes generous benefits like annual leave and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in a merchandising department.
• Strong analytical skills and an enthusiasm for data.
• Familiarity with WSSI and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage line performance and stock levels.
• Prepare orders and manage stock flow in the warehouse.
• Propose promotional activities within budget.
• Generate reports and analyses for product sign-offs.
• Complete Open to Buy authorization documentation accurately.
• Assist in planning sales and stock levels.
• Build relationships with suppliers and participate in meetings.
• Supervise workload and help train Allocators.
• Ensure tasks align with department critical path.

Skills

Experience of working within a merchandising department

Passion for numbers and analytics

Experience using WSSI

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join Signet Jewelers as Assistant Merchandiser. Supporting both H. Samuel and Ernst Jones, this role will manage the Watch and branded Jewellery categories.

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

• 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

We’re looking for applications from candidates with experience of the following:

• 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

Be part of something special

We offer a fantastic job and more…

We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits:

*185 Hours Annual Leave (excluding Bank Holidays)

*Generous Staff Discount across all brands

*Life Assurance

*Pension Scheme

*Real Rewards Corporate Discount

*Recommend a Friend Scheme

*Cycle to Work

*Shine with Signet – Recognition Platform

Be part of something special!

Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that’s not all, we are part of the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you.

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.