Assistant Merchandiser

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

Job summary

A leading jewellery retailer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the merchandising process, manage stock orders, and analyze product performance. The successful candidate will have experience in merchandising, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including annual leave and staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

185 Hours Annual Leave

Generous Staff Discount

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Real Rewards Corporate Discount

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work

Recognition Platform

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a merchandising department as an Assistant Merchandiser.
• A keen eye for detail.
• A genuine passion for numbers and analytics.
• Experience using WSSI and an Excel whizz.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and managing line performance, stock levels and ordering.
• Preparing reports and analysis for product sign-offs.
• Building and maintaining professional working relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Experience in merchandising

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

WSSI experience

Excel proficiency

Desire for career development

Job description

Overview

Join us for a dazzling career within Merchandising! We have an exciting opportunity to join our H. Samuel, Watch 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

• 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 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

Benefits

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

Company

Be part of Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones). Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. We are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 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).