Trainee Merchandiser (12mth FTC)

Mamas & Papas; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery products company in Huddersfield is seeking a Trainee Merchandiser to support their Merchandising team. This role involves analyzing sales and stock, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of products. The company emphasizes inclusivity and offers numerous benefits including hybrid working, flexible hours, and substantial employee discounts. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, aiming to grow within a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing to 40 with service

Company Bonus Schemes

Employer pension contribution

Staff discounts

Subsidised health & critical illness cover

Hybrid flexi working

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Junior or Trainee head office merchandise background preferred.
• Ability to analyze sales and stock.
• Experience in supply chain or product flow is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising team in product flow management.
• Analyze weekly sales and stock intake.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis

Communication

Job description

Overview

For the last 40 years, here at Mamas & Papas we have dedicated everything to putting the customer first. Every department has their own unique and special part to play in making this happen whether that be our store teams, or our customer care teams, our finance, IT, marketing…everyone. One of these key departments is our head office merchandising team.

Our Merchandising Team at Head office

Based at our Head office on the outskirts of Huddersfield, our Merchandising team make sure from a customer’s perspective we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time for them whether that be in our stores, online or where we sell our award nursery products into other retailers across the UK and in over 30 countries around the world. Through continued growth, we are looking to recruit a TRAINEE MERCHANDISER.

The Role

The Role of Trainee Merchandiser

This TRAINEE MERCHANDISER role taking responsibility in supporting the Merchandising team. One of the biggest product areas within Mamas & Papas. This incredibly talented department and team will analyse the weekly sales and stock intake, speak with store teams, customer care, our suppliers, Hong Kong, China on a daily basis to make sure supply and demand match up and products flow smoothly from factory through to designated distribution centres (both UK and International).

If you come from a Junior or Trainee head office merchandise background, have an analytical mind in dealing with the flow of products from supplier or manufacturer to customer. Or even, come from a statistical or numbers orientated backgrounds and would love to work for the No. 1 brand in the Nursery sector, a global supplier of nursery products then please don’t hesitate apply.

It’d be great to hear from you and in welcoming you to the Mamas & Papas family.

Thank you.

We at Mamas & Papas are committed to championing people of all cultures, ethnicities and gender preferences, and celebrating diversity in all its forms through our campaigns and our actions. We strongly believe in the power of inclusivity to help us all move forward in life.

Benefits

• We're a business that cares. Here's just some of our benefits on offer;
• 33 days holiday, increasing up to 40 with service.
• Buy & Sell holiday schemes
• Company Bonus Schemes
• Employer pension contribution from day 1 enrolment.
• Significant staff discounts for family & friends from our shops & online
• Ongoing offers & discounts across a variety of external organisations, from holidays, travel, restaurants, gifts & services to many more worthy discounts through our Benefits Hub
• Subsidised health & critical illness cover and insurances
• Supportive family related leave policies (including company enhanced pay for maternity, IVF & Fertility, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
• Supportive Foster Care & Carers Leave offering
• Support for Loss and Bereavement
• A Menopause Friendly Employer
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Schemes
• At Mamas & Papas, we’re a business for the future. Every day, we help to welcome a new generation of children into the world, and we want them to grow up in a world that’s sustainable – one that’s full of opportunity and hope.
• ...Oh, and a great bunch of people to work with too.

Head Office Perks

• Hybrid flexi working of 3 days in the office.
• Flexi-time schemes based around core working hours whether in the office, or working from home
• Plus, free car parking, Prayer & Contemplation room, subsidised canteen, free tea & coffee, Games & TV rooms & much more.

Note: All benefits subject to individual schemes criteria & terms.