Assistant Merchandiser

FGH Business Centre 66-70 Vicar Ln, Bradford BD1 5AJ

Hybrid flexibility 2 days per week in the office and the remainder from home.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Buying and Merchandising Team.

To assist in planning and merchandising departmental product ranges which satisfy customer requirements and deliver the core values and attributes of the Brand(s); maximise stock availability through accurate sales and stock forecasting and inventory management.

• To plan part of the range under the guidance of the Merchandiser and contribute to the department strategy
• To assist in the production of range plans providing detailed analysis for range review and selection meetings
• Review in season trading daily/weekly/monthly to include sales, forecasts, estimates, intake projections and markdown for the Merchandiser
• Use forecasts and weekly performance reports to assess KPI’s in-season and to raise issues with the Merchandiser
• Review style (catalogue no) performance on a weekly basis with recommendations for delivery re-phasing, repeats, price amendments, quantity adjustments, to ensure sales are maximised and mark-down minimised
• Set-up, manage and follow up all merchandising administration systems and procedures to ensure product availability and delivery
• Manage the maintenance of contracts in line with the Buying Teams plans to provide accurate updates to Call Centre, Logistics and Distribution
• Manage the delivery and shipment deadlines, identifying and mitigating risk to ensure accurate intake of stock according to plan levels, provide weekly updates on map/intake issues
• Prepare and collate regular feedback to the Buying Team regarding current performance and emerging trends in order to maximise sales
• Provides information and analysis to assess levels of dormant stock, works with the team to clear and maintain reduced levels
• Ensures delivery schedule is managed through lead times/due date maintenance, flags any slippage and is proactive in dealing with the issues
• Deputise for the Merchandiser in their absence maintain overall knowledge of the department performance

• Able to commute to Bradford City Centre
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively whilst working at pace
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Flexible and positive attitude and approach to work
• Ability to work on own initiative or as directed.
• Strong desire to learn.
• An enthusiastic, tenacious and proactive individual.
• High attention to detail at all times.

An exciting and fast-paced environment, Buying & Merchandising stay at the forefront of the latest trends and work closely with providers across Asia and Europe to provide the great products our customers love.

For over 100 years, Freemans has been at the forefront of home shopping, delivering quality products and exceptional service. We’ve accepted the challenge to transform our business into a modern, digital-first retailer.

Based in West Yorkshire and part of the OTTO group one of the world’s largest online retail organisations, Freemans Grattan Holdings (FGH) is the home of familiar brands such as Freemans, Grattan, Kaleidoscope, and Curvissa.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working options to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. Our full time head office colleagues work a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, allowing the perfect balance between collaborative in-person team work and the flexibility to work from home.

Turning your job into a career is a real passion for us and our development programmes will enable you to grow in role.

We offer clear career pathways that will show you the way, outlining the skills, behaviours and knowledge needed to perform at the next step.

We invest in our colleagues, giving them all the opportunity to progress. Our inspired leadership programme is aimed at equipping our future leaders to coach, develop, manage change and maintain situational awareness.

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