Job Descrption
Position: Assistant Merchandiser (12 month FTC)
Location: Flexible hybrid working style with three days in the London office
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Assistant Merchandiser to join the merchandising team. The Assistant Merchandiser role will play a key role within the function, ensuring the execution of overall Merchandising department and business priorities. Central to this role is ensuring that best practice Merchandising standards are achieved within the department, working closely with the Merchandiser and/or Planned to deliver continuous improvement.
What to expect from the role
• Work with both the department team and overall Merchandising team to highlight opportunities to improve business performance, establishing best practice for both communication and execution. Responsible for the accurate and timely production of agreed management reports within the functional area.
• Responsible for pulling Weekly/monthly Trade reports. Identify... opportunities to improve learning from history.
• Identify product category/channel performance trends, risks and opportunities. Play your role as a key part of the overall BRIS Merchandise department to plan and execute business priorities.
• Support the functional manager with communication. Ensure information is sent out to agreed deadlines and in the correct format. Collaboration with other departments is key to ensure consistency.
• Be the designated point of contact for your area of specialism for internal and external contacts.
• Store Visits
-O&O visit follow up/actions to ensure best practice Merchandising standards in these stores.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships taking on board concerns and opportunities to help drive the business forward.
• Ensure consistency in execution of all changes to business performance, aligning activity across all Assistant Merchandisers.
• Support each function in times of peak activity, for example, Allocation support during seasonal launch and promotional periods.
• Responsible for collating weekly/month/quarter and hindsight reporting packs.
Planning - focus
• Support in the development of clear planning KPIs and reporting to drive improved business performance.
• Create clear and consistent reports to analyse and propose actions on all key business initiatives (eg NPI/BASE; BAB; Gift Sets; Intake forecasts; Margin).
• Input into the proposal for key business planning stages, including product and category mixes; promotions; end of season sale.
• Ensure data is accurate at all times for key business reports, including WSSI, budgeting and promotions.
Ideal candidates will have
• Some experience with Merchandise planning systems.
• Excellent MS Office skills: advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong fashion/jewellery retail background within a Merchandising Department.
• Analytical, high attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Able to use initiative and make recommendations to maximise sales.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Able to analyse, present and communicate information in a manner that allows informed decision-making.
What can we offer you?
Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the beginning. We offer a rewards package that's truly exceptional, including:
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Lunch on us with Just Eat when you're in the office.
• Early finish Fridays —start your weekends at 3 PM!
• Hybrid working: Three office days between Monday and Thursday with two WFH days.
• 55% employee discount and annual allowance.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Holiday buy/sell options.
• Birthday off to celebrate your special day.
• Pandora Perks: Access exclusive discounts on retail brands, cinema tickets, holidays, gym memberships, and more via Reward Gateway.
• Wellness Hub: Videos and resources to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential, free counselling available 24/7, year-round.
• Recognition programme: Celebrate and share achievements across the company.
• Celebrations: We love a good party, especially at Christmas, when you'll receive an extra special gift!
Join us and experience the perks of being part of Pandora!
If you are looking for a new challenge, come and craft the incredible with us!
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