Merchandise Assistant - Apparel

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to join their dynamic team in Bury. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in merchandising while supporting the team in achieving sales and stock goals. You will work closely with experienced Merchandisers and Buyers, gaining valuable insights through stock and trade analysis. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and proficient in Excel, ready to take on responsibilities that drive success in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values training and development, providing a pathway for your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Fashion Merchandising role would be beneficial.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Update supplier order books and ETA reports on the system.
• Book in new products and manage delivery issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Teamwork Skills

Initiative

Education

Experience in Fashion Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Do you want to progress your Merchandising career further? JD Group is now recruiting for a Merchandise Assistant to join our Bury Head Office.

The Merchandise Assistant will support the Merchandiser in achieving all channel departmental sales, markdown, stock, intake, and profit plans. You will be working closely with Assistant Merchandisers, Merchandisers, and Buyers supporting with stock and trade analysis.

· Job Title – Merchandise Assistant

· Working rota – Monday to Friday

· Working hours – 8:30am to 5:00pm

As a Merchandise Assistant, you will be responsible for:

Stock (20%)

• Update supplier order books and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) reports on the system.
• Reconcile supplier order books and communicate any anomalies.

Trade (80%)

• Book in new products in the system as directed by the Merchandiser.
• Act as a first point of contact with the warehouse regarding delivery issues and problem orders.
• Action store and fast track Inter-Branch Transfers (IBTs) along with the Assistant Merchandiser.
• Collate and check price amendments.
• Perform cost and retail checks on orders booked into the warehouse in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser.
• Calculate average cost prices where required.
• Assist in building accurate radio history reports.
• Action hit list and rack list as directed by Merchandiser or Buyer.
• Chase fee-stocks as directed by Buyer.
• Develop awareness of the product area through analysis of reports and store visits.
• Support the merchandising team in creating ad-hoc reports and sales analysis.
• Build and establish collaborative working relationships within teams across functions.
• Substitute the Assistant Merchandiser in their absence.

Team Structure

Here at JD, the Merchandising team is organized into various departments, each focusing on specific areas such as Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories.

If you’re wondering about progression within the team, there are many opportunities to grow across different areas, supported by training and development plans to support and mentor you in your personal and professional career.

The ideal candidate

• Experience in a Fashion Merchandising role would be beneficial.
• Analytical and passionate about numbers.
• Systems driven, proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office software.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Positive, flexible, and able to work at a fast pace.
• Initiative and responsible, taking ownership of your work and using your initiative to deliver.