Junior Merchandiser

From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.

As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results‑orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey.

Being a part of M&S is exactly that – becoming a part and playing your part. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…

• 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third party branded products for you and one member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
• We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance.
• Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).
• We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
• Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.
• Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.
• Buy the latest technology with interest‑free financing directly from your salary.
• Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
• Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or volunteering for them.
• Industry‑leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo‑natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.

As the Junior Merchandiser on Home, Brands you will deliver future focused multi‑channel merchandise forecasting, planning and stock management to deliver profitable returns and ensure availability in line with customer needs, working closely with wider Merchandising and Buying to input to and drive the delivery of the strategy for the assigned department.

This role sits within our Branded business which operates both Dropship and Wholesale models.

• Define and develop the commercial plan for the category, including planned sales by year and season to deliver market share, sales, GSM and profit goals
• Develop and manage the demand forecast for the category
• Build the weekly Trading plan for the year/ season, including plans for major calendar events
• Manage weekly trading rhythm, joining and contributing to decision‑making at weekly trade meetings
• Manage wider core Merchandising responsibilities, including: continually review and understand stock levels for the category in‑season; set intake quantities and rates, and define and manage replenishment requirements based on anticipated performance

• Extensive Merchandising experience with a major retailer, ideally with experience in the Branded space. Working to at least Junior Merchandiser level
• Knowledge and experience of the planning & trading complexities associated with multi‑channel retailing
• Strong numerical and analytical skills to interpret sales and trading data and optimise trading performance
• In depth knowledge of the processes and systems required to support the setting and monitoring of forecasts, stock plans and budgets for sales and profit
• Organised, able to drive delivery and in line with the critical path and manage an operational team by setting clear targets and ensuring they are met
• Excellent communication and influencing skills and ability to build positive collaborative relationships;
  Ability to coach and support personal development of other members of the wider Merchandising team to drive success.
• A digital and global mindset that supports the growth of international and online

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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