Assistant Merchandiser

16 hours ago

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Sainsburys Full time

**Assistant Merchandiser - Cycles**
- 220006GH)

We absolutely see the value in allowing our colleagues to work flexibly and that’s why our ways of working policy allows you to maintain a great work/life balance and gives you the opportunity to make your hours work for you, with plenty of opportunity to work from home.

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.

**As an Assistant Merchandiser you'll**:

- 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 suppliers 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
- 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

**Our Merchandising team would love to see**:

- 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
- Take accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met.
- Positive and proactive approach to building relationships with stakeholders

**Why Sainsbury’s?**

Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust them to decide how, where and when they work, combining remote and collaborative working with a flexible approach to hours, giving them plenty of time and space for life outside of work whilst delivering against our business goals.

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**Primary Location**: GB-GB-Milton Keynes

**Work Locations**: Argos - Avebury and Home Sainsbury's Argos 489-499 Avebury BoulevardSaxon Gate West Milton Keynes MK9 2NW

**Job**: Merchandising

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Advertised Salary** Competitive plus benefits

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