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Assistant Merchandiser / Merchandising Assistant - Leicester

Employer
Asda
Location
Leicester
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
17 May 2018

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Assistant Merchandiser - Merchandising Assistant - George Clothing

We have fantastic opportunities in Merchandising for candidates who are analytical, confident with numbers, passionate about accuracy & clear communication, and of course have a love for product!

Merchandising at George isn't just a job, it's a career. It's the chance to express your ideas, contribute as a team, be developed and make your mark in the world of fashion. Whether you're fresh from education or already sitting at your desk, ours is an opportunity worth considering. Where else can you feel supported, encouraged to take accountability and truly be heard? At George we're a team, we collaborate, we succeed together and when that happens the results speak for themselves. So if you're looking for a role that's more than just 'the next move' read on.

The ins and outs:

Right stock, right place, right time - it's a merchandising thing! It's all about the numbers; what you see, the decisions you take and how you impact that bottom line. As an Assistant Merchandiser you'll be managing product critical path, stock movements from suppliers to distribution centres always ensuring availability and driving the business to maximise profit in-season. Working alongside teams of experienced Merchandisers and Merchandising Managers you'll support with:
  • Co-ordination and progressing of all orders including raising supplier contracts
  • Maintenance of Merchandise systems to ensure all necessary paperwork and transit requests are signed off accurately and within required deadlines
  • Development of strong relationships with suppliers
  • Analysis of sales data to provide recommendations for selection of future seasons
  • Accurate forecasting of sales, stock turn and markdown to achieve maximum profit
  • Planning of markdown activity
  • Awareness of competitor activity and seasonal trends/opportunities
  • Opportunity to grow and develop working alongside another Assistant Merchandiser

Key relationships: Buying, Branch Merchandising, Sourcing

What you'll need:

Curious, analytical and commercially aware you'll either possess a relevant degree or have gained experience within a fashion retail, store or head office environment (buying, merchandising, allocation, supply chain, planning) and have your heart set on a career in Merchandising. A natural team player with great communication skills you'll be organised (a list writer!), methodical, ambitious with a strong desire to achieve. Key skills include:
  • Ability to prioritise; managing time and workloads to achieve key deadlines
  • Attention to detail with strong numerical, planning and analytical skills
  • Experience with MS Office is essential (strong ability with Excel is beneficial)
  • Good working relationships with the buying team, to grow the departments.

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