Merchandising Administrator

1 month ago


London UK, UK, United Kingdom WHSmith Full time

Careful distribution, planning and merchandising keeps our stores well stocked and looking great It’s no mean feat. It takes a lot of innovation, creative thinking and problem solving, as challenges arise all the time. New ideas are welcomed – and you’ll see results quickly.


We have an exciting opportunity for a Merchandising Administrator to join our talented Travel team based at our Travel Head Office in London. Reporting to the Merchandiser, and working within the Travel Supply Chain team, the main purpose of this role is to work effectively with other Merchandiser Administrators logistics and suppliers to maintain good product availability and control stock levels across a number of different ranges. This is an ideal role for someone looking to establish themselves within a successful leading Retailer with growth ambitions.


What you’ll do:

  • In this role you will create and calculate purchase orders, manage stores and Distribution Centre (DC) stock levels and replenish levels and liaise with suppliers and DC’s regularly.
  • You will do supplier forecasting, monitor stock availability and fulfilment within the DC, manage stock intake to achieve month end targets and availability/fulfilment targets, as well as managing stock problems and price overrides.
  • You will provide ad-hoc analysis as well as regular analysis and reporting.


What we are looking for:

  • Either degree level or retail/admin experience
  • Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) (desirable)
  • Great stakeholder management
  • Excellent admin and organizational ability
  • Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong numerical skills
  • Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
  • Proactive and resourceful
  • Great team player


How we reward our teams:

  • Hybrid working model from home and in the office
  • 4pm Friday finish
  • Flexible Working
  • 24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
  • Family friendly leave
  • Company pension
  • Sharesave Scheme
  • Annual Bonus based on company and Personal Performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Staff discount card for stores and online


About us:


Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.


WHSmith have occupied our place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts since 1792. Across our diverse estate of c.525 stores on UK high streets, with our wide-ranging store sizes and formats, we sell a large range of products including stationery, greeting cards, art and craft, newspapers, magazines, books and drinks. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.


WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.



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