ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER | LONDON | HYBRID WORKING | FASHION & LIFESTYLE BRAND | £32,000 + benefits BENEFITS Competitive Salary DOE £ 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Hybrid working Accessible Location A leading lifestyle brand who are currently experiencing record growth in their history.
Whilst they continue to evolve through their elevated product offer they are organically growing their merchandising function to support the business with their strategies to reach more spaces in the UK and internationally.
The role of an Assistant Merchandiser will be to support the Merchandising Team to achieve departmental sales, markdown, stock, intake and profit plans.
In return for your hard work and commitment, this role offers a path for development and progression within a merchandising channel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop awareness of product area through analysis of reports and store visits.
Book in new product as directed.
Build a strong rapport with the warehouse to ensure delivery issues and problem orders are minimal.
Cost and retail checks on orders booked into the warehouse in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser Update supplier order books and ETA report.
Reconcile supplier order books and communicate irregularities.
Action inter-branch transfers in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser.
Collate and check price amendments.
Average cost prices where required.
Action hit list and rack list as directed by the Merchandiser.
Chase free-stocks as directed.
Ad-hoc reports and analysis for the team as required.
Develop relationships with Store Leaders, Visual Merchandisers and the wider central functions of the business (Finance, Marketing etc).
SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Strong numerical skills.
Good Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
An understanding of distribution/allocation and merchandising.
Strong levels of communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Capable of working to tight deadlines.
Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.
Dedicated and responsible approach to job role.
This role will have autonomy, responsibility and security in a business that has a brilliant ethos and employer reputation.
My client's business performance is exceptional and this role is a key hire in ensuring future growth plans can be reached.
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