Jobs at Adecco in United States

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Our client - a leading UK product designer and distributor. are looking for a junior merchandiser to join their expanding team. With a dedicated in-house team of designers, they bring flair and imagination to their products. As an organisation, they are passionate about creating innovative and high-quality items.

Job Purpose:

Freight & Imports Responsibilities:

• Accurately update the Product Lifecycle Management system with delivery and shipping information.
• Updating the critical path and ensuring deliveries are on schedule.
• Ensure the Distribution centre has all relevant documentation for goods in planning.
• Liaise with the other in-house teams to meet customers/private label specific requirements.
• Proactively manage factory performance to meet required order specifications and delivery timelines
• Updating costings from freight forwarders.
• Updating the business regarding any delays or issues

Range Planning & Trading Responsibilities:

• Work with Buying on Own Brand product reviews, to create seasonal option plans.
• To work with the Buying team to establish a balanced range of merchandise suited to the customer profile of the company
• Build PO template to support Buying in placing of seasonal purchase orders.
• Review stock & sales reports to drive seasonal rebuys in line with OTB.
• Drive sales by supporting with in season trading activity & markdown planning.
• Manage concession stocks/allocations in line with sales.

Ad Hoc Duties:

• Assist with producing weekly trade reports.
• Provide Ad-Hoc reports & analysis as required by the business.
• Support the maintenance of accurate product data.
• Support with UK trade shows where required.
• You will play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplace.

Essential Skills/Experience Required:

• Experience as an Admin/ Assistant Merchandiser or similar in a retail/Import environment
• Ability to demonstrate strong Excel skills and high-level proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs
• Highly numerate and analytical, balanced with an interest in product
• Be proactive at interrogating data to identify risks and opportunities and devising action plans accordingly
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and be resilient and flexible to change, whilst managing a high workload, conflicting priorities, and pressure
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Takes a forward-thinking approach to the issues which will affect now and in the future
• Methodical, analytical and organised
• Understanding of critical paths and seasonal range development
• Proven history of successful supplier negotiation
• Experience discussing finances, budgets and costs
• Knowledge of quality control and costs

Employee Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave allowance in addition to public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7
• My Healthy Advantage - a health and well-being app.
• Free parking
• Early Finish Fridays
• Being part of a company that encourage professional growth

If you're looking for a merchandising role where you can make a real impact and develop your career within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of our client's success story.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.