Assistant Merchandiser - Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester United

Manchester United

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Purpose:

The Assistant Merchandiser position is a new role focused on supporting the merchandise business of Manchester United. The role will report to the Senior Merchandising Manager.

The business operates across product licensing, wholesale, ecommerce and physical retail and the role will provide analysis and trading insight to help shape performance.

The Role:

TRADING - ECOMMERCE & MEGASTORE

Producing & presenting trade slides, driving out clear weekly trade actions for the team, adapting analysis and actions to the trading environment.
Takes lead role in managing all product attribution (through attribution bible).
Collates pricing proposals weekly for sign off with JM/SMM; including any store requests but driven by overall stock file review of slow sellers and fragmented sizes.
Manages product trade plans; updating delivery dates and adding in new products.
Collates key launch trackers ensuring product is on track in line with trading calendar.

ORDER MANAGEMENT

Collates wholesale order files to MU Partners and raises POs ensuring relevant trackers updated.
Updates range plans with relevant info including partner order quantities and confirmed delivery dates.
Proposes rebuys on continuity monoband styles through linecards. Identifies ideal quantity and size ratio based on performance and supplier lead times.
Sizes and raises POs on all orders; updating PO trackers and range plan accordingly.

PO / STOCK MANAGEMENT

Works with Retail Ops team to ensure end to end process of PO complete including raising POs, providing relevant product code/barcode info to supplier, product set up and booking in with warehouse.
Provides delivery updates to wider MUFC/Partner teams where required.
Manages and communicates launch trackers for key product launches.

ANALYSIS

Adhoc analysis requirements to support wider business functions.

The Person:

Excellent communication skills this role requires cross functional collaboration with other departments and 3rd parties

Adaptable

Comfortable working in a dynamic and fastpaced environment.

Commercial

A high level of commercial awareness, with a track record of turning analysis into strategic initiatives.

Numeric

A high level of numeric capability, with the ability to manipulate and interpret large quantities of data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced in Excel
Experience working at Assistant Merchandiser level in retail Strong organisational and planning skills

We are committed to the continual growth and development of colleagues through access to skills platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. We also offer a range of wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, access to health checks, digital GPs & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace, enhanced family leave, plus schemes such as Cycle 2 Work and holiday purchasing, where you can buy up to 10 extra days of additional leave. When working onsite, you'll have access to a complimentary lunch and parking every day, alongside gym facilities and regular colleague socials.

From a reward perspective, in recognition of high performance, all colleagues are entitled to an annual performance bonus. As a member of our team, you'll also gain access to an exclusive range of club and partner discounts via our benefits platform, United Rewards.

We recognise the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk at Manchester United, as part of this commitment this post is required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level, as well as full reference history.

Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.

Manchester United Football Club are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting the armed forces community to transition into careers outside of the armed forces.
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