Assistant Merchandiser | £15 per hour

My client, a large global retailer, is looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join their team. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Merchandiser to work with an amazing organisation.

3-month contract
Immediate Start
West London
Hybrid - 3 days office based/ 2 WFH

Sales and Profit

• To assist the Merchandising team in achieving seasonal sales and profit targets based on the seasonal business plan.
• Work with the buying team to establish a range of merchandise suited to the customer profile in each region. Work together to make recommendations for changes and improvements to maximise sales and profit potential.
• With guidance from the Merchandiser, use analysis of weekly departmental performance to take actions to trade your area and maximise profits.
• Forecast sales and intake on department WSSI and manage the department's continuity business reporting back to your Merchandising for total department view.
• Work closely with the retail team who oversee the intake process, ensuring timely deliveries and that stock levels are optimised.

Data and Merchandise Management

• Prepare weekly reports to monitor the performance of your department, highlighting key findings to your team.
• Producing insightful analysis for the team and wider business to help dictate the strategy going forward.
• During the planning process, produce analysis for the Merchandiser for range planning ensuring that the range is balanced and in line with top-line strategy.
• Completing seasonal markdowns for the department to ensure we are maximising our margins whilst considering the competitive market.
• Completing stock transfers and monitoring any RTV agreements to ensure the team hits closing stock targets.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Numerate with strong analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel knowledge essential.
• Team player - build relationships with other internal and external teams and functions for personal and business development.

If you are available immediately or have LESS than a 2-week notice period - please apply today!