Merchandising Admin Assistant Urmston, England
Job description
Are you looking for your first step, or perhaps your next step to develop your career in Merchandising?
Looking for a role where you can utilise your strong numerical and Excel skills?
Do you have a meticulous attention to detail and are driven by data?
If so, we have an opportunity for a Merchandising Admin Assistant to join our Merchandising team here at The Regatta Group.
The Impact you will have in this role is:
Weekly and monthly reports of sales and stock figures are created and distributed, management decisions and forward planning are supported.
Price changes and promotions are updated and inputted onto the system and communicated to Retail
Sales data is collated and uploaded onto the system in a timely manner
Seasonal and in-season orders are raised on the system
Supply chain issues are identified alongside the Assistant Merchandisers and assisted with, with problems or delays dealt with accordingly
Stock allocations are keyed onto the system with appropriate quantities of stock in stores in line with the seasonal merchandising strategy with allocation adjustments authorized (with recommendations made) in line with the theme calendar including events and seasonal trends
Minimum credible display stock levels are maintained in line with the MDQ’s and store grading. Stores turned on appropriate cover with stock in the right place for sales – with promotions and incentives included.
New store stock levels are proactively monitored, and recommendations formulated with colleagues (Retail and Merchandising) for adjustments and reallocations
All stock movements are managed and processed on the system following Merchandiser’s instructions
Stock queries from all areas are responded to
Ad-hoc store/stock reporting is conducted as required
A full job description outlining all deliverables and requirements for the above can be found attached to the advert on our careers page.
As our future Merchandising Admin Assistant you will have:
5 GCSE’s A* - C / 9 – 4 or equivalent including Maths and English
Interest in Retail industry and willing to expand knowledge in this area
Detail oriented, recognising misses and oversights
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills
Ability to follow up and follow-thru
Team oriented attitude
Quick learner
Proactive desire to learn
Competent user of Microsoft Excel
Computer literate
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook
We can offer you:
Discretionary profit share bonus
Pension
Staff discounts
Access to company benefits website
24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
An extra day of annual leave for every 3 years' service up to an additional 3
Birthday hours
Company walks
State of the art Head Office
A paid day off for volunteering
Free parking
Subsidised canteen and Starbucks
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Fitness suite with options including Yoga and Bootcamp classes
Shower facilities including hairdryers and GHD straighteners
Our Regatta Family:
The Regatta Group supplies quality outdoor clothing and accessories through our 3 great brands - Regatta, Craghoppers and Dare2b - whether exploring the Amazon rainforest, walking your dog in the local park or cycling the Tour de France, we have what you need.
It’s a friendly, supportive family business – a place where bakers, dog walkers, book worms, students, parents, travellers, movie buffs, foodies, festival goers, musicians and more come together to create experiences consumers really appreciate.
The thing we all have in common, is that we share the same core values of Great Relationships and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Our investment in the environment:
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, and you will have the opportunity to support our Group wide sustainability committee and put ideas into action and really make a difference to the world we live in!
If this sounds like the role for you, please don’t hesitate to apply now.
