Argos Recruitment – Assistant Merchandiser

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Ensure that the booking process is executed seamlessly and manage any exceptions – all channels
• Communicate promotional volumes
• 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.
• Ensure team activity is legal and compliant
• Responsible for order management in line with agreed parameters.
• Demonstrate high levels of process compliance and data integrity
• 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
• Assist Merchandiser/ Senior Merchandiser to ensure on-time 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
• 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

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandise Admin position or a graduate in a relevant field
• Understanding of allocation & stock management
• A self-starter 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
• Demonstrable experience of forecasting and updating a WSSI
• Strong analytical & numerical skills
• Strong excel knowledge
• Excellent admin and organisational ability

Job Details:

Company: Argos

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Avebury, England, UK

Application Deadline: N/A

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