Hybrid Assistant Merchandiser — Shape Profitable Ranges

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in Welwyn Garden City seeks an Assistant Merchandiser for maternity leave cover. The successful candidate will manage product ranges and contribute to strategy while ensuring profitability. Responsibilities include building balanced ranges, conducting analysis, and supporting range launches. Ideal applicants have merchandising experience, strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary

Holiday starting at 25 days plus personal day

26 weeks maternity leave at full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Merchandising experience.
• Producing and analysing reports.

Responsibilities

• Building balanced ranges for the department.
• Contributing to strategy and trade with data.
• Ensuring accurate MPR systems for launches.
• Supporting departmental range launch.
• Managing promotion and events trade plan.
• Updating merchandising systems and trackers.
• Administering pricing within timescales.
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis for category improvements.
• Managing exit of lines and KPI impacts.
• Forecasting and managing departmental risks.
• Undertaking trade analysis reports.
• Reviewing performance against KPIs and proposing actions.
• Resolving supply chain issues with Demand Planning.

Skills

Analysis and report preparation skills

Data analysis and numeracy skills

MS Office (esp Excel)

Communications

Job description

A leading retailer in Welwyn Garden City seeks an Assistant Merchandiser for maternity leave cover. The successful candidate will manage product ranges and contribute to strategy while ensuring profitability. Responsibilities include building balanced ranges, conducting analysis, and supporting range launches. Ideal applicants have merchandising experience, strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package.