Marketplace Assistant Merchandiser

Hela Brands; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Merchandiser, where your expertise in stock control and merchandising will drive optimal sales performance. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with buying teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time, maximizing profit and enhancing customer satisfaction. Your contributions will be vital in evaluating department performance and identifying opportunities for growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for online retail, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant team culture focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising within fashion retail.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage stock and sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Marketplace Merchandising department.
• Forecast sales and monitor performance to maximize profit.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Sales forecasting

Stock management

Communication skills

Team management

Excel proficiency

Knowledge of reporting tools

Interest in online retail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

As part of Hela Brands International Product team, you will have a critical role in the Merchandising and stock control of the Marketplace team. The Assistant Merchandiser ensures that we have the correct product assortment, in the right place, at the right time, and in the correct volume to achieve optimal sales performance.

You will work closely with the buying teams to plan and build the ranges, taking control of stock levels to maximise profit. Without Merchandisers, there would be no stock to sell!

What You'll Be Doing

1. Responsible for the smooth-running day to day of the Marketplace Merchandising department
2. Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets by brand and marketplace.
3. Monitoring the department performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risk/loss.
4. Working closely with the Buying teams to successfully range plan for the department.
5. Participating in trade meetings with Heads of department and Directors.
6. Evaluating the running of the department, whilst focusing on lead times and general performance.
7. Managing the WSSI and supporting trade plans
8. Supporting our culture by driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Qualifications

Who We'd Like to Meet...

1. Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in a Fashion Retail business.
2. Experience of planning weekly sales, stock and intake management.
3. The confidence to manage and own a category, including participating in weekly trade meetings.
4. Excellent communication skills and proven ability to build relationships internally and externally at all levels.
5. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
6. Experience of managing and developing team members (desirable).
7. Strong computer skills, in particular, Excel and other MS Office applications.
8. Knowledge of reporting tools is desirable.
9. A passion and interest in online retail.