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Assistant Merchandiser - Nursery

- 230002GI)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Merchandising team as Assistant Merchandiser within our Toys category. If you are someone that isn’t afraid to challenge ways of working, is passionate about all things merchandising and wants to excel in their career with a great brand, then please apply below!

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.

About the role:

• 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 supplier 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
• Communicate promotional volumes
• 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
• Responsible for order management in line with agreed parameters.
• Demonstrate high levels of process compliance and data integrity
• Ensure team activity is legal and compliant

More about you:

• 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
• A self-starter with a desire to develop
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Take accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met
• Positive and proactive approach to building relationships with stakeholders
• Confidence to learn new systems

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Primary Location

GB-GB-Coventry

Work Locations

Coventry Store Support Centre - Ansty Park and Home Sainsbury's Store Support Centre Draken Drive Ansty ParkAnsty Coventry CV7 9RD

Job

Merchandising

Schedule

Full-time

Advertised Salary Competitive