Junior Merchandiser

NJR Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established retailer in Leeds is looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join their Planning team. The role involves strategic planning, trading activities, and collaboration with various departments to influence product strategy. The company offers hybrid working arrangements, flexible start times, and a comprehensive benefits package, creating a supportive and engaging environment for the right candidate. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact on trading performance.

Benefits

Hybrid working (Mon & Fri from home)

Flexible start times

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Holiday buy / sell scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to produce actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.
• Understanding of product mix strategies.

Responsibilities

• Review past seasons and produce clear, actionable analysis.
• Collaborate with Planning and Buying to create product mix strategies.
• Support range planning and selection meetings.
• Ensure buy plans are accurate and aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and update WSSIs with budget and forecast KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

Job description

Junior Merchandiser

Leeds – Hybrid Working

£33,000 plus excellent benefits!

Our client, a well-established retailer is seeking an analytical and commercially minded Junior Merchandise Planner to join their expanding Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your insights will directly shape product strategy and influence trading performance across the business.

Our client offers a supportive, engaging and forward-thinking working environment, along with a fantastic range of benefits: Hybrid working (Mon & Fri from home where applicable), Flexible start times, Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, Holiday buy / sell scheme, Annual bonus scheme, Life assurance and many more!!

What You’ll Be Doing

Working closely with the Head of Planning, you will support strategic planning and trading activity across key product categories. Your responsibilities will include :

• Reviewing past seasons and producing clear, actionable analysis
• Collaborating with Planning and Buying to create product mix strategies across channels
• Supporting range planning and selection meetings
• Ensuring buy plans are accurate and aligned with business objectives
• Managing and updating WSSIs with budget and forecast KPIs

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