Assistant Merchandiser - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom - Mothercare

Description

Mothercare are seeking an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team in Apsley.

As the Assistant Merchandiser you will work closely with the Buying, Finance, and Global Stock Management Teams as well as having close communication with the Supply Chain.

In addition you will hold the following responsibilities:

• Working closely with suppliers to ensure that stocks are booked on time
• Managing stocks into the business ensuring that supplier availability dates are being met
• Analysis of Franchise Partner Sales and Stock
• Option Planning for new season
• Supporting Senior Merchandiser to prepare sign off packs and analysis

About you

• Strong excel skills
• Good communication skills
• Commercially astute
• Highly Analytical
• Ability to work at a fast pace
• Highly Organised

Knowledge & Skills

• Experienced Assistant Buyer with category management skills
• Buying disciplines and teamwork
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Communication and relationship building skills across all stakeholders
• Time management

Best Things

Mothercare is known as a cornerstone of the British high street, supporting parents and families for nearly 60 years.

But what many people don't know is that Mothercare is a major global brand with over 800 stores outside of the UK.

Its international business is growing.

Mothercare Global Brand is a business-to-business company.

It develops the Mothercare strategy, maximising the value of our global brand, designing own-brand products and - as custodians of the brand - defining the 'Mothercare way', all of which are distributed around the globe through franchising partnerships.

In fact, we are the world's largest parent-and-baby franchise.

Today, we have 840 stores in 40 countries through our franchise network. In FY19, our international sales turnover was in excess of £600 million.

That's big. But we're not content.

There are 60 million births around the globe each year - so there's a huge market to play for. We will harness our reputation as a trusted brand and work in partnership with our franchisees to grow.

We'll do that in a planned, strategic and commercially-minded way that enables a sustainable, long-term future for the Mothercare brand.

We've also just announced a fantastic new franchise with Boots. Boots will exclusively sell Mothercare-branded products - from clothing to car seats to pushchairs - in their UK stores. That means we're bringing Mothercare back to the high street in partnership with another highly regarded British brand.

It's an exciting time to work at Mothercare Global Brand.

We are on the cusp of something truly special as we leverage the currency of such a credible, iconic brand while bringing to life new ways of thinking and working.

Essentially, we are a 59-year-old company with the enthusiasm and drive of a start-up.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £30,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9TD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9TD


Reference ID:
Assistant Merchandiser