Junior Merchandiser

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity for recent graduates passionate about retail, sport, and recreation. Join a leading company as a Merchandising Assistant, where you'll work closely with buyers to optimize inventory and drive profits. Ideal for those who enjoy analytics and teamwork.

Qualifications

• No experience required. Any Merchandising experience will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Buyer and Product Developer with everyday administrative tasks.
• Analyzing orders with ME Excel spreadsheets.
• Maintaining and liaising with suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy skills

Negotiation skills

Logical thinking

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Job description

Calling All Golfers & Cyclists! Graduate Opportunity for Active Enthusiasts!

Are you a recent graduate eager to jumpstart your career in the Retail, Sport, and Recreation industry?

Our client, based in Woodmead, is looking for a Merchandising Assistant to join their dynamic team.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Buyer and Planner to optimise turnover, manage inventory, and drive gross profit by leveraging analytics, data, and procurement strategies.

If you’re passionate about numbers, have a keen eye for trends, and are ready to apply your degree in a fast-paced, thriving environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Apply now to become part of a team where your skills will be valued and your career will grow.

Minimum Requirements:

• No experience required. Any Merchandising experience will be beneficial.
• Logical thinking.
• Analytical skills.
• Numeracy skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Buyer and Product Developer with everyday administrative tasks.
• Following up on outstanding purchase orders and short-delivered stock.
• Amending purchase orders for suppliers if the incorrect price is on.
• Amending purchase orders for the store if they cannot GRV because of the Invoice. Reinstate Cancelled POs.
• Presenting and providing quotations for new products to customers and management.
• Order and sample tracking to ensure on-time supplier shipment.
• Analyzing orders with ME Excel spreadsheets and administering orders from placement to final store delivery, including quality control (sample approval).
• Assisting in managing pre-production samples through to production approval, within company policies and procedures.
• Viewing MerchExport Report daily and reinstating cancelled POs.
• Building a Buysheet according to the Department.
• Entering details such as Brand, Gender, Month, Phase In, Phase Out, Comparison PLU, PLU Code, Description, RPL / Fashion, Loft, RH / LH, Stiff / Reg, Cost, RSP, and Margin.
• Loading minimum stock levels and creating opening orders as per Planner calculations.
• Placing orders according to the Buyer / Planner.
• Maintaining and liaising with suppliers.
• Loading Supplier References by SKU and monitoring references, making adjustments as needed.
• Adjusting prices (Cost Price / RSP) according to the Supplier / Buyer.
• Updating system data to reflect correct Cost Price, RSP, GP Margin, and supplier references.
• Launching new products and creating new codes according to the Buyer’s specifications.
• Migrating previous range codes to Non-Reg as instructed by the Buyer.

Location: Merchandiser • JHB - Northern Suburbs, Gauteng, ZA