Junior Merchandiser

Junior Merchandiser | North London / Hertfordshire (Hybrid 1 Office/4 From Home) | £35,000 - £40,000, plus Strong benefits | FMCG and Retail | High Growth | Security

This is a brilliant entry opportunity to join a global business and an industry leader in the UK. The company operates in a rapidly growing industry and both manufactures and sells goods across a wide network of partners. This role is based from near Luton and will have WFH and Flexi working options. It will also have involvement in the wider UK operation.

The role will report in to a Senior Merchandiser and be responsible for a specific high profile category.

Numbers are key in this role and you will be comfortable with data and using what you find to influence key decisions within the merchandising function

Responsibiltiies:

Own daily line sales, update your forecasts for your area whilst communicating back to your senior merchandiser weekly on what OTB you have identified for the department.
As the Junior Merchandiser you will assist the Head of Merchandising in the building of category WSSI's
You will update your actualised sales and prepare monthly re-forecasts with your senior management team.
You will identify where cancellations and phasing activity needs to occur with the support of your assistant and trainee.
Development of junior members of the team, motivating team morale whilst setting realistic goals & objectives. Ensure that the daily administrative tasks are done being done accurately & in a timely manner by your direct reports.
You will naturally build a strong relationship with your Buyer, you will assist in all range builds, sign off's, and all strategy meetings.
You will be responsible for identifying best sellers and move on's that the team need to focus on to generate new sales.
Review product and supplier mix's with your Buyer to ensure that the right product, quality and designs are being brought into the business
Building strategy, lessons learnt and weekly trade packs for the wider team, whilst being confident in presenting your suggestions and actions to senior management.
Establish a consistent pricing architecture across your ranges whilst being mindful of the competition and any promotional activity you wish to implement.This is a brilliant opportunity with an excellent employer who value their people and trust them with an excellent benefits package which includes up to 4 days a week from home some weeks.

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