Assistant Merchandiser

**The Role**

Working as part of the Merchandising team, the Assistant Merchandiser will support the Merchandising Manager and wider business with analysis, reporting and planning to ensure we have the right stock in the right place at the right time, to maximise allsales opportunities. Working to exceed the high expectations of Rohan customer is the key goal of your role

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

Analysis and Reporting:
Responsible for collating data and producing weekly sales and stock analysis and reporting

Updating Line WSSI on a weekly basis with stock, sales and delivery information and using information to inform any actions required across the business

Assisting in creating and plotting new seasons forecasts and buy onto the Line WSSI

Analyse and report on sales by Product Type, Styles, Sizes and Stores to improve sales and stock availability

Calculate size breakdowns for PO’s

Preparing and calculating price changes and communicating these across the business

Support the Merchandising Manager on analysis for new season range planning, range review preparation, forecasting and calculating seasonal requirements

Support the Merchandising Manager on preparing monthly stock, sales and buy information and analysis

Support the Merchandising Manager on preparing and analysing stock levels for sale packages and promotions, including product selection, pricing and stock distribution

Ensure all files, reports and archive information are maintained, organizing and updated as and when required

Ensure Marketing literature is checked and product information is correct for stock availability, price and product codes

Assist Merchandising Manager with planning and set-up on non-Rohan complimentary products

Inform retail stores staff of products available on staff allowance

Support Head Office teams with timely information and requests relating to own area

Build and maintain strong and supportive relationships with Retail team and store staff

Willingness and ability to support at key trading times such as sale periods

Continuously develop understanding and adherence to the critical path and trading calendar deadlines

Ensure changes or updates for own area are clearly and timely communicated across the business

Build strong and synergistic relationships with cross functional partners and key stakeholders; Design, Technical, Production,

Marketing, Retail, creating open channels of communication

Support the Merchandising Manager with ad-hoc reporting and deeper analysis when required

Stock Management and Allocations:
Responsible for preparing stock packages and patterns for new stores

Responsible for setting up new season branch stock patterns for all channels and ensuring coordination with the warehouse for

on time distribution to stores

Regularly review stock patterns and amend up or down as required to maximise sales

Regularly review discontinued stock levels and ensure correctly distributed through clearance stores

Ensure low stocked items are consolidated to best location company-wide

Prepare and update stock patterns for recall and co-ordinate with other relevant departments

Ensure stock is allocated to stores in response to daily requests/calls

Responsible for all internal stock removals and ensuring these are processed correctly and quickly

Responsible for setting up product codes in the system

**Who are we looking for?**

To fulfil this role you will possess the following qualities:
Self-motivated

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Delivers and drives for high personal standards

Maintains a positive attitude in self and others

Strong work ethic and high levels of commitment

Adaptable and flexible approach

Extremely high attention to detail and analytical skills

Ability to problem solve and think proactively if issues or challenges

Strong communicator

You will also be:
Educated to degree level or similar

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and advanced level Excel a must-have

Experience of Midas and Options a benefit

Minimum of 2-3 year’s experience in a similar role or business

**What’s in it for you?**

Comprehensive training

Clothing allowance

50% discount on our own clothing

Contributions to a Pension scheme

Bikes through the government ride to work scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Access to in-house training and e-learning

Other group discounts

**About the company**

We make gear that keeps you protected and comfortable in the world’s wildest places. From performance clothing to shoes and luggage we create a range that is all you need and nothing you don’t. From our original and iconic “bags” to our latest innovationseverything is built on the original design principles that were conceived around a kitchen table in North Yorkshire fifty years ago. This is what still make us unique.

We make gear that delights our customers and delivers on our promise

**How to apply