Assistant Merchandiser

4 weeks ago


Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

To support the team by taking responsibility for ensuring all product is in the right stores to enable the achievement of all channel departmental sales, markdown, stock, intake and profit plans. Primarily ‘Store’ focused but working with the product file. 

  • Job Title –  Assistant Merchandiser 
  • Location – JD Group, Hollins Brook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
  • Working rota – Monday to Friday 
  • Working hours – 40 hours per week 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Strategy (5%):

  • Provide the Merchandiser and Buyer with the previous season analysis at store and product level
  • Input into creation of the store strategy with the Merchandiser/Buyer

Plan (5%):

  • Assist in formulation of range plan at store level with the Merchandiser/Buyer
  • Work with the Merchandiser to ensure pre-scheduling meets options and range plan at store level

Stock (15%):

  • Create ratios for all buys.
  • Ensure stores are seasonally correct
  • Consolidate the supplier order books

Trade (75%):

  • Prepare weekly review of stores and product in preparation for Monday trading meeting
  • Identify priority stores for the week, review and propose actions.

           o New / Re-fit Stores - Analysis of performance

           o Over / Under Performing Stores

           o Over / Under Optioned Stores

           o Priority stores fed to team by management team or other function

  • Complete Retail Feedback sheets, completing required actions as well as any follow up.
  • Attend store visits from which create and execute an action plan to improve trade
  • Manage line cards in conjunction with the Merchandiser
  • Participate in the Monthly Re-forecast
  • Manage condensing of stocks and IBT’s
  • Taking direction from the Merchandiser, assist retail with merchandising aids
  • Manage and monitor exception stocks on a daily basis, primarily through the GUI system
  • Plan and action new store ranges (in conjunction with pre-schedule)
  • Carry out any ad-hoc analysis as required
  • Book in new product with guidelines from the Merchandiser
  • Cost, retail and margin checks
  • Establish collaborative working relationships within Teams and across functions.
  • Deputise for the Merchandiser/Junior Merchandiser in their absence

Behavioural:

  • Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
  • Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
  • Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
  • Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
  • Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:

  • Experience within a similar role is essential
  • Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
  • Highly numerate and strong commercial focus


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