Merchandise Assistant

Fanatics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Role Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

A key part of the Merchandising team supporting the department to ensure that fans can buy great quality fanwear when and where they want and at the right price, focusing on stock control, driving sales & profit.

Responsibilities

1. Supports department by producing accurate and timely historical data and analysis
2. Responsible for maintaining system and reporting accuracy through regular housekeeping e.g. OMR
3. Produces weekly trade reports, providing performance insight, makes trade recommendations to drive sales and profit
4. Tracks intake and ensures all critical paths are accurate, keeping team informed of any intake or delivery issues
5. Manage all aspects of department allocation and replenishment
6. Manage markdown and promotional pricing activity
7. Work with suppliers to maintain critical path/delivery schedule
8. Undertake any other duties and/or responsibilities as may reasonably be required by management from time to time
9. You may also be required from time to time to work additional hours including but not limited to providing support around events and hot markets. This may involve weekend and late night working.

Knowledge & Experience

1. Excellent numerical skills
2. Retail experience preferable
3. Proficient MS Office packages, including strong Excel experience
4. Commerciality – constantly identifies opportunities to maximise business gains
5. Problem Solving - ability to gather key information and identify root cause quickly, use creativity to propose solutions
6. Interpersonal skills – positively interacts with others and can understand and relate to others
7. Self-Management – can manage own time, resources, and prioritise to achieve goals
8. Teamwork – promotes collaboration and commitment within a team to achieve goals

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Fanatics. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day; across all races, gender, gender identities, age, sexual orientation, religion & spiritual beliefs, neurodiversity, disability and all identities of our people both current and future. If you have any requirement(s) for reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact us.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:

1. Build Championship Teams
2. Obsessed with Fans
3. Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
4. Determined and Relentless Mindset