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Job Title: Junior Merchandiser

Location: Worcester

Contract Details: Permanent, full-time

About Our Client:

Our client, a leading UK product designer and distributor, is seeking 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:

The junior merchandiser will be responsible for managing the product lifecycle, from freight and imports to range planning and trading. The ideal candidate will have experience in a retail or import environment and possess strong Excel skills and high-level proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Range Planning & Trading Responsibilities:

• Work with Buying on Own Brand product reviews, to create seasonal option plans.
• 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.
• Product lifecycle management.
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• 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.

Desirable/Preferred Experience:

• 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.
• Generous Staff discounts.
• Being part of a company that encourage professional growth.

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