Merchandise Assistant

Pooky; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Greater London is looking for a Junior Merchandiser to support trading and stock availability. The role involves managing purchase orders, facilitating cross-functional communication, and performing data analysis to optimize product performance. Candidates should have experience in the retail sector, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in IT tools like Microsoft Office. This role is vital for ensuring customer satisfaction and meeting business objectives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail fast-paced environment, ideally with Homewares or Interiors.
• Strong data analysis, reporting skills, and IT proficiency.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support trading of product proposition and stock availability.
• Manage intake and communication of forecasted purchase orders.
• Weekly reporting on Out-of-Stock positions.

Skills

Retail fast-paced experience

Data analysis and reporting

Relationship building

Communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

Purchase order management systems

Forecasting systems

Job description

Department : Procurement & Design Version

Responsible To (Job Title) : Merchandiser / Junior Merchandiser

Location : Gloucester Head Office, Barnwood Point

Salary : £28,000 - £35,000 per annum

Main Purpose : Supports the trading of the product proposition and stock availability, in conjunction with the Merchandising Team, Product and Design and other cross functional teams, to meet the customers' expectations and business financial budgets.

Junior Merchandiser responsibilities :

The summary of main duties & responsibilities is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks performed. You may be required to undertake additional duties as are necessary to promote the smooth and efficient running of the business.

Planning

• Analysis to support lessons learnt for the forward planning and product design and purchasing decisions.
• Support the in-depth analysis of Crown Jewels, Essentials and Core to optimise sales.
• Intake planning in conjunction with the Merchandiser for Suppliers and Logistic partner

Trading

• Manage intake in line with the planned or forecast requirements
• Manage and communicate forecasted and confirmed purchase orders with suppliers
• Manage and communicate forecasted and confirmed purchase orders with logistic partners and Warehousing teams.
• Manage and communicate forecasted and confirmed purchase orders with other Cross functional teams.
• Weekly reporting and headlines on Out-of-Stock position including Crown Jewels.
• Support the preparation and analysis of key promotions and Sale periods.
• Create Product SKUs and Bundle SKUS.
• Assign Barcodes.
• Manage the packaging requirements, standards and availability.
• Have a full understanding of Purchase Order System.
• Understand how to Forecast at Sky level in Demand planning system.

Skills

• Preferable experience gained in a retail fast-paced environment, ideally within withHomewares, Interiors
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability and confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, experience using Excel, ideally experience with a purchase order management and forecasting systems.
• Ability to analyse data efficiently and effectively with strong reporting skills.
• Commercially focused / high attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, own, and develop the role.

Pooky Personalities

• Enthusiastic - demonstrates engagement, interest, and a willingness to learn.
• Do the right thing - be honest and open in all that you do and say.
• Problem solvers - be excited about finding solutions that improve our business, customer service and culture.
• Smart - be keen and inquisitive, constantly questioning, observing, and delving into the depths of knowledge with a curiosity that fuels thoughtful and perceptive thinking.
• Committed - take ownership for everything you do and be a positive ambassador for Pooky in and out of work.
• Team player - be supportive of each other, working together for the benefit of us all.