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Junior Merchandiser

WHSmith

London

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves managing stock flow, creating purchase orders, and collaborating with various departments to ensure optimal product availability. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a knack for problem-solving, contributing to a culture of excellence and teamwork. With a commitment to inclusivity and flexibility, this company offers a vibrant workplace where creativity thrives. Join a brand that values its people and fosters growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Model

4pm Friday Finish

Flexible Working

24/25 Days Holiday

Family Friendly Leave

Sharesave Scheme

Annual Bonus

Staff Discount Card

Qualifications

Experience in a numerical-focused role with data analysis.
Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

Manage stock flow to achieve sales and profit targets.
Forecasting and planning for new stores and promotions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our Merchandisingteam is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.

The Junior Merchandiser will manage the flow of stock to Distribution Centres and stores to deliver optimal availability, sales and profit. You will also be responsible for leading the flow of stock for news stores, refits and new products and promotions.

What you will be doing:

Calculating and creating purchase orders
Supplier liaison & forecasting, including resolving and escalating issues
Managing stock intake to achieve month end targets as well as availability and fulfilment targets
Forecasting, planning and stock building for new stores and promotions
Working cross functionally with buyers, display planning & operations to ensure excellent promotion and new store execution
Line managing Distribution Administrator and Distributor colleagues

What we are looking for:

Experience in numerical focused role where in contact with a large amount of data to analyse
Excellent organisational ability and strong attention to detail
Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills, time management and prioritisation
Critical path management
Someone who leads and develops a positive culture with the team and has good interpersonal skills and great stakeholder management

How we reward our teams:

Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
4pm Friday Finish
Flexible Working
24/25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
Family Friendly Leave
Sharesave Scheme
Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
Staff Discount Card for stores and online

About us:

Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

At WHSmith, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you—you’re welcome here.

We’re also open to flexible working where possible, so if that’s something you need, let’s chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help!

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Distribution, Product Management, and Supply Chain
Industries
Retail

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