Assistant Merchandiser/buyer

**Assistant Merchandiser/Buyer**

**Hours** - Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm (At Gardiner Bros we promote Hybrid working)

**Salary** - Up to £24,500 depending on experience.

**Are you a Merchandising or Buying Administrator or an Assistant looking for your next step?**
**Would you like to combine the skills you have already acquired and work doing the full cycle of both?**

Gardiner Bros & Footsure group is a Gloucester based, continually growing family-run business, offering the opportunity to join a team that understands that how we treat people matters. We aren’t just saying this. It is reflected in the retention of our team with 22.5% of them being with us for over 5 years and 3.5% over 20 years plus across both our Warehouse and offices.

Due to continual growth and onboarding of multiple new brands at Gardiner Bros we are looking to expand our Buying & Merchandising Department. We are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser/Buyer to join our team supporting our Junior & Merchandisers/Buyers. Working with brands such as, Muck Boot, Rocket Dog, Caterpillar, Dune, Crocs, Hush Puppies, Skechers just to name a few. You will support the team to maximise Gross Margin Profit and sell through of allocated brands, minimising end of season left over stock and mark downs.

This is a great role if you have some experience in buying or merchandising and are looking for your next step or new challenge along with the chance to grow and develop within a fast paced and growing business.

**What are we looking for in the Assistant Buyer & Merchandiser?**

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a buying or merchandising department either as an Administrator, Trainee or Assistant Buyer/Merchandiser looking to build upon their existing skills & knowledge. Or Someone who is looking for a new challenge or change of career and are confident and quick to learn and pick up new skills and have a good knowledge of MS Office and Excel.

We are looking for someone with the ability to analyse and understand large amounts of product related data, a basic understanding of forecasting would be desirable and strong Excel skills - training can be provided where necessary with V-look ups and Pivot tables.

As well as this we are looking for a confident individual with great verbal and written communication skills, we have a great team spirit in the current team, and everyone is willing to support each other when required.

Experience working within footwear, apparel, retail or the distribution industry would be great, however full training of how to be the best in the industry will be provided.

**What will the **Assistant Merchandiser/Buyer** role entail?**
- You will be responsible for the administration involved in raising supplier orders, preparing invoices for sign off and ensuring all records are accurately recorded and maintained in all systems.
- Report and feedback to relevant parties’ stock and order position
- Maintain good communication with the supply base, identifying any issues and ensuring they are effectively communicated to the team to be resolved and ensure order deadlines are maintained and achieved.
- Assisting in the maintenance of processes which ensure all product information, prices & delivery dates are kept up to date in all systems
- Preparation, production & posting of product labels for customers to suppliers as required to ensure deadlines are achieved for all parties.
- Where applicable monitoring customer portals, specifically to ensure order & delivery information is kept up to date and delivery targets are achieved.
- Maintain the order tracker, updating feedback from suppliers following regular communications and notifying all parties if any orders are falling behind schedule.
- Preparing invoices for sign off, including accuracy of prices and update of deal sheets (Where applicable).
- Undertake any other administrative tasks as required

**Why should you consider Gardiner Bros as your employer of choice?**
- Generous discounts on all the products we supply.
- Life assurance
- Company pension
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Free Mortgage advice & £0 Broker fee
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Exposure to some of the biggest brands i.e., Skechers, Crocs, The Original Muck Boot, Dickies, Hush Puppies, etc.
- Positive and inclusive business to work for, don’t just take our word for it - check out our reviews.