Merchandising Assistant

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it's hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.

Your New Role...

Join our dynamic merchandising team and play a pivotal role in ensuring our operations run smoothly. As a Merchandising Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our efforts to have the right products in the right place at the right time. You'll provide essential administrative support, preparing and analysing reports on sales, stock, intake, and markdowns.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Prepare for Monday trade meetings, assist with range sign-off analysis, and tackle any ad-hoc requests and queries on a daily basis.
• Build and maintain strong connections with suppliers to guarantee timely product deliveries.
• Produce precise and impactful reports for meetings and other purposes.
• Raise, issue, and maintain accurate purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate stock receipt.
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping informed about market trends and competitor activities, both on the high street and online.
• Understand and cater to the expectations of Harry Potter fans visiting our locations.
• Assist in training and developing other merchandising assistants, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
• Update WSSI's and line flows on a weekly basis.
• Maintain and update delivery schedules and weekly intake forecasts.
• Manage store allocations to optimise performance and handle ad-hoc allocations for promotions and events.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships.
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• A methodical, accurate, and logical approach to work.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload efficiently.
• Understands the customer and their needs.
• A great attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics or other merchandising systems is advantageous but not essential.

Business Overview...

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter (WBSTL), an indoor attraction that invites visitors to step into the fascinating behind-the-scenes world of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World. The Studio Tour offers special features to enable visitors to deepen their understanding of how the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films were made. With iconic film sets to explore, costumes and props to discover and magical experiences to delight, the indoor attraction invites visitors to enjoy scenes from the films first-hand and discover how the world's favourite book series was brought to life on screen.

The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾ invites visitors to capture the magic of "pushing a trolley through the wall" at our popular photo experience. Then explore the shop, which showcases a wide range of official Harry Potter merchandise in a uniquely themed environment, all in the heart one of London's busiest railway stations.
Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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