Assistant Merchandiser

SIGNET; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Merchandiser, where you will work closely with a retail expert to drive sales and stock performance. This role is pivotal to the success of the business, involving the preparation of sales plans, managing stock levels, and analyzing performance metrics. You will enjoy a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and development, with a keen focus on analytics and attention to detail. With a competitive salary and a range of fantastic benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their career in merchandising.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

185 Hours Annual Leave

Generous Staff Discount

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Corporate Discount

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work

Recognition Platform

Qualifications

• Experience working in a merchandising department as an Assistant Merchandiser.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage line performance, stock levels, and ordering.
• Prepare reports and assist with planning sales and stock levels.
• Build relationships with suppliers and supervise Allocator(s).

Skills

Merchandising experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Experience with WSSI

Excel proficiency

Job description

Join us for a dazzling career within Merchandising!

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:

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

• Experience of working within a merchandising department as an Assistant Merchandiser.
• A keen eye for detail.
• A genuine passion for numbers and analytics, complete with an inquisitive nature.
• Experience using WSSI and an Excel whizz.
• A genuine desire to develop your career.

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:

• Competitive Salary
• 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.