Assistant Merchandiser - Coventry, United Kingdom - Sainsburys

Sainsburys

Verified Company

Coventry, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Assistant Merchandiser - Nursery
GI)

As Assistant Merchandiser, you'll be responsible for supporting the team in the delivery of customer focussed product ranges to successfully achieve sales, profit, margin and stock targets through the Merchandising of a range or product category.

You'll be looking at trend analysis to make sure that we always have what our customers want and need.

This is one more step into a career in merchandising, and we're hoping that we can help you to go far.

About the role:

Review weekly trading performance to identify any issues and opportunities, and prepare relevant analysis as required
Own and manage category/range & SKU level forecasts to ensure sales, stock holding, margin and availability is optimised.
Understanding and use of merchandising systems in the management of intake and the stock position
Liaise with supplier to ensure that required stock is available and manage any gaps in supply by exception
Ensure that the booking process is executed seamlessly and manage any exceptions all channels
Communicate promotional volumes
Manage new lines into the business and vendor specific promotions
Ensure all promotional uplifts are calculated and added to the relevant forecasting systems and reports
Ensure the stock arrives into the business in a timely fashion so that opportunities are maximised
Work with the A&R replenishment assistant to plan initial allocations & launch builds & ensure that stock & availability targets are met.
Assist Merchandiser/ Senior Merchandiser to ensure ontime delivery through supporting the achievement of merchandising milestones within the critical path, ensuring any issues are resolved or raised where appropriate.
Oversee timely delivery of stock into the warehouse, to maximise availability in line with agreed KPI's and timelines for all channels
Responsible for order management in line with agreed parameters.
Demonstrate high levels of process compliance and data integrity
Ensure team activity is legal and compliant

More about you:

Previous experience in an Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandise Admin position or a graduate in a relevant field
Understanding of allocation & stock management
Demonstrable experience of forecasting and updating a WSSI
Strong analytical & numerical skills
Strong excel knowledge
Excellent admin and organisational ability
A selfstarter with a desire to develop
Accuracy and attention to detail
Take accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met
Positive and proactive approach to building relationships with stakeholders
Confidence to learn new systems

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Primary Location:
GB-GB-Coventry

Work Locations:
Coventry Store Support Centre - Ansty Park and Home Sainsbury's Store Support Centre Draken Drive Ansty ParkAnsty Coventry CV7 9RD

Job:
Merchandising

Schedule:
Full-time

Advertised Salary Competitive