Trainee Assistant Merchandiser - International Liverpool, England
Job description
About the Role
We are looking for a Trainee Assistant Merchandiser on our International team to support the International Franchise Assistant Merchandiser in optimising the customer offer, sales, availability and profitability of you area of focus. In addition, you'll be responsible for maintaining Franchise Partner relationships and producing & collating accurate information to support the team in their decision-making process. You will need to work collaboratively with our Franchise partners and key internal departments (Buying and Merchandising, Marketing, VM, Logistics) contributing to deliver agreed KPI’s.
As a Trainee Assistant Merchandiser on our International team, you will be:
- Providing support and act as a key connection between our Franchise Partners and the wider UK business
- Supporting Franchise Partner calls, including capture of decisions and actions
- Supporting the International Franchise buying process working to the agreed critical path by coordinating with internal Buying & Merchandising teams and Franchise Partners to secure orders
- Owning the maintenance of the International range as a key document in the buying process
- Preparing, actualising and monitoring planning documentation on weekly and ad hoc basis including Intake Tracking, Option and Buy Plans, as well as other key data
- Supporting production of weekly Franchise sales and performance reporting
- Actioning International stock allocations as required in line with shipment forecasts, liaising internally within the International team and with UK stock placement
- Managing Franchise Partner query's including logging and managing queries to resolution with relevant departments
- Supporting the wider International Merchandising team in ad hoc tasks in order to achieve KPI's
About Matalan
From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.
We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.
We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:
- 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
- Thrive Recognition Scheme
- Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
- Life Assurance
- Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
- Pension Scheme
- Access to a wide range of career development
- Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business
About You
To find the best people for our Merchandising teams, you should have the following....
- Educated to graduate level, no matter what your degree, we would like to hear from you!
- Excellent numerical skills & proficient in Microsoft packages
- High, consistent attention to detail, always aiming to deliver good quality work to key deadlines
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels across the business
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal partners
- Excellent presentation and organisational skills
