Junior Merchandiser

AM2PM Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer seeks a Merchandiser to support the Senior Merchandiser in optimizing stock levels and analyzing sales data. The role involves collaboration with the buying team to develop strategies and enhance sales opportunities. Benefits include 30 days holiday, employee discounts, and a health cash plan.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Purchased holiday scheme after 2 years’ service

Employee discount

Health cash plan

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising or related field.
• Ability to analyze data and collaborate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Merchandiser in specific areas.
• Monitor stock levels to optimize sell-through percentage.
• Prepare key data for strategy packs.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Stock monitoring

Job description

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Merchandiser Role

Salary: Negotiable
Benefits: 30 days holiday including bank holidays, purchased holiday scheme after 2 years’ service, employee discount, health cash plan, company pension, employee assistance program.

About the Company: Working with a highly successful industry-led retailer known for classic designs and customer satisfaction. They are passionate, aspirational, and enthusiastic about their products and services.

The Role:

• Supporting the Senior Merchandiser by taking full responsibility in specific areas within the merchandising department.
• Monitoring stock levels to optimize sell-through percentage (ST%) and taking appropriate actions to protect margins.

The Person:

• Assisting with the preparation of key data for strategy packs and detailed analysis documents aligned with the buying timeline.
• Collaborating with the buying team to develop strategies for upcoming seasons and providing KPI information for WSSI planning.
• Reviewing best sellers and preparing adhoc reports for merchandising and buying teams.
• Monitoring pending commitments such as delivery changes and cost reductions, and working with warehouse teams to maximize sales opportunities.