Merchandise Assistant

1 week ago

Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

Do you want to progress your Merchandising career further? size? Group is now recruiting for a Merchandise Assistant to join our Bury Head Office.

The Merchandise Assistant will support the Merchandiser in achieving all channel departmental sales, markdown, stock, intake, and profit plans. You will be working closely with Assistant Merchandisers, Merchandisers and Buyers supporting with stock and trade analysis

Responsibilities
As a Merchandise Assistant you will be responsible for:

Stock (20%)

  • Update supplier order books and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) reports on the system.
  • Reconcile supplier order books and communicate any anomalies.

Trade (80%)

  • Book in new product in the system as directed by the Merchandiser.
  • Act as a first point of contact with the warehouse regarding delivery issues and problem orders.
  • Action store and fast track Inter-Branch Transfers (IBTs) along with the Assistant Merchandiser.
  • Collate and check price amendments.
  • Cost and retail checks on orders booked into the warehouse in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser.
  • Calculate average cost prices where required.
  • Collate and assist in building accurate radio history.
  • Action hit list and rack list as directed by Merchandiser or Buyer.
  • Chase feestocks as directed by Buyer.
  • Develop awareness of the product area through analysis of reports and store visits.
  • Support the merchandising team creating adhoc reports and sales analysis.
  • Build and establish collaborative working relationships within teams across functions.
  • Substitute Assistant Merchandiser in their absence.

Team Structure
Here at JD, the Merchandising team structure is organised into various departments. Each of the departments have a strong focus in certain areas, such as Apparel, Footwear and Accessories.


If you're wondering about progression in within the team, there are many opportunities to grow in within the different areas and there is also training and development plans in place to support and mentor you in your personal and professional career.


  • Experience in within a Fashion Merchandising role would be beneficial.
  • Analytical and passionate about numbers
  • Systems driven, proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office software
  • Highly organised and strong attention to detail
  • An excellent communicator
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Positive, flexible, and able to work at a fast pace.
  • Initiative and responsible, taking ownership of your work and using your initiative to deliver.

The Company:


Established in 2000, size? has since evolved into one of the most influential, leading streetwear brands that represent a community connected by fashion, music, sport and art.

From supplying our customers with all of the finest brands in footwear, apparel and accessories from across the globe for over two decades, the size? brand has grown to include its roster of highly sought-after worldwide exclusive product releases - including collaborations with Nike, adidas Originals, New Balance, Reebok and many more.

From showcasing and celebrating all things streetwear and the cultures that influence it through size?collections; to working directly with some of the UK's most creative universities through size?syllabus, the size? franchises have evolved over the years to help play a core role in connecting us to our customers.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

  • Incremental Holiday Allowance
  • Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
  • Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
  • Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Interested?
Thank you again for your time.

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