Assistant Merchandiser

1 day ago

Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsburys Full time

**Assistant Merchandiser - Nursery**
- 230002GI)

As Assistant Merchandiser, you’ll be responsible for supporting the team in the delivery of customer focussed product ranges to successfully achieve sales, profit, margin and stock targets through the Merchandising of a range or product category.

You’ll be looking at trend analysis to make sure that we always have what our customers want and need. This is one more step into a career in merchandising, and we’re hoping that we can help you to go far.

**About the role**:

- Review weekly trading performance to identify any issues and opportunities, and prepare relevant analysis as required
- Own and manage category/range & SKU level forecasts to ensure sales, stock holding, margin and availability is optimised.
- Understanding and use of merchandising systems in the management of intake and the stock position
- Liaise with supplier to ensure that required stock is available and manage any gaps in supply by exception
- Ensure that the booking process is executed seamlessly and manage any exceptions - all channels
- Communicate promotional volumes
- Manage new lines into the business and vendor specific promotions
- Ensure all promotional uplifts are calculated and added to the relevant forecasting systems and reports
- Ensure the stock arrives into the business in a timely fashion so that opportunities are maximised
- Work with the A&R replenishment assistant to plan initial allocations & launch builds & ensure that stock & availability targets are met.
- Assist Merchandiser/ Senior Merchandiser to ensure on-time delivery through supporting the achievement of merchandising milestones within the critical path, ensuring any issues are resolved or raised where appropriate.
- Oversee timely delivery of stock into the warehouse, to maximise availability in line with agreed KPI’s and timelines for all channels
- Responsible for order management in line with agreed parameters.
- Demonstrate high levels of process compliance and data integrity
- Ensure team activity is legal and compliant

**More about you**:

- Previous experience in an Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandise Admin position or a graduate in a relevant field
- Understanding of allocation & stock management
- Demonstrable experience of forecasting and updating a WSSI
- Strong analytical & numerical skills
- Strong excel knowledge
- Excellent admin and organisational ability
- A self-starter with a desire to develop
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Take accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met
- Positive and proactive approach to building relationships with stakeholders
- Confidence to learn new systems

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**Primary Location**: GB-GB-Coventry

**Work Locations**: Coventry Store Support Centre - Ansty Park and Home Sainsbury's Store Support Centre Draken Drive Ansty ParkAnsty Coventry CV7 9RD

**Job**: Merchandising

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Advertised Salary** Competitive

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