Trainee Merchandiser (12mth FTC)

Concepts for Business, LLC; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Huddersfield is seeking a Trainee Merchandiser to support their merchandise team. This role includes data entry, tracking discrepancies, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal for someone looking to begin their career in a business role. Benefits include 33 days holiday, hybrid working, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday increasing to 40

Company Bonus Schemes

Employer pension contribution from day 1

Significant staff discounts

Health & critical illness cover

Flexi-time schemes

Facilities like free parking and canteen

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and adapt.
• Solutions-minded approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support the merchandise team in decision-making processes.
• Track and report data discrepancies.
• Ensure product availability and optimize stock levels.

Skills

Data Entry

Strong Communication

Excel skills

Job description

So what's a Trainee Merchandiser? No, that's visual merchandising, but don't worry, everyone says that.

This type of Merchandise department is quite often regarded as the commercial heart of a business. Based at Head Office, a Merchandise department will make a number of commercially analytical recommendations & decisions.

A Merchandise Department Will

1. Produce weekly & monthly trade analysis reports to the business on key product categories including the weekly sales & stock intakes (WSSI)
2. Identify supply & demand strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats, as well as sales & profitability.
3. Work closely with our Hong Kong office, global manufacturing & supplier partners to understand & forecast supply flow, timings, scenarios & solutions.
4. Work closely with our stores, online, marketing, finance, & our UK & international sales teams to limit overstock or understock scenarios, & create cost-effective solutions where needed.

Basically, making sure the business maximizes profitability from analyzing & forecasting supply & demand.

Role

As part of the global multichannel Merchandise department, your role as a Trainee Merchandiser is to support the team in accomplishing the above, focusing on:

1. Data Entry
2. Tracking & reporting on discrepancies in data & requirements, whether production, shipping, order, or pricing variances.
3. Communicating with various departments and production to understand discrepancies.
4. Ensuring we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time, in the right volume, at the right amount.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to take their first step into a business role. Ideal for someone who enjoys working with Excel, is solutions-minded, a strong communicator, and eager to learn on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

To apply, simply APPLY NOW to upload your CV and complete a short application form.

We at Mamas & Papas are committed to championing diversity and inclusivity in all its forms through our campaigns, recruitment, and actions. We believe in the power of inclusivity to help us all move forward in life.

We're a caring business, offering benefits such as:

• 33 days holiday, increasing to 40 with service
• Buy & Sell holiday schemes
• Company Bonus Schemes
• Employer pension contribution from day 1
• Significant staff discounts for family & friends
• External offers & discounts across various services
• Subsidised health & critical illness cover
• Supportive family-related leave policies
• Foster Care & Carers Leave
• Support for Loss and Bereavement
• A Menopause Friendly Employer
• Employee Recognition & Appreciation Schemes
• Focus on sustainability and future growth
• A great team environment

Additionally, at Head Office, we offer:

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Flexi-time schemes
• Facilities like free parking, Prayer & Contemplation room, subsidised canteen, free tea & coffee, Games & TV rooms

(NB: All benefits are subject to individual scheme criteria & terms)

Head Office Location:
Colne Bridge Road,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire
HD5 0RH