Assistant Merchandiser

Description:

As an Assistant Merchandiser you will play a vital role within our Merchandising teams. You will provide essential support to your department and provide daily management support to the Merchandise Admin Assistant.

Client Details

A great opportunity for a Assistant Merchandiser to join a leading multi channel retailer in the Leeds area who offer hybrid working. They are an established business that have been trading for a number of years.. They are also known for their internal progression.

Description

Manage the department critical path ensuring all is consistently up to date. Participate in the production/CP meeting, feeding back progress and any issues to the team.
Ensure the sales and delivery tracker is kept up to date with accurate stock and sales for reference of the team. Assist the Merchandiser by forward planning sales & cash to feed into the WSSI & cash flow.
Maintain line cards and feedback to the merchandiser on performance of lines. Suggest if need to call in/call off stock to meet demands of the stock service programme.
Overseeing the MAA regarding all shipments to ensure smooth deliveries for our customers.
Liaising with our factories regarding deliveries to ensure that all lines are on time and that any issue are rectified. Providing factories with any information they need in order to fulfil our orders.
Produce size-scales and oversee the order raising process with the MAA and production team.
Maintenance of the buying minutes and other (in house system) functions including; amending quantities, moving delivery weeks to reflect the weekly delivery schedule and moving products to current buying minutes.
Liaise with the sales team and customers to ensure that they are fully updated on all deliveries and answer any relevant queries.
Attend key internal and supplier meetings alongside the Merchandiser. Complete all meeting minutes for the Merchandiser.
Support the Merchandiser to communicate information effectively to all levels of the management teamProfile

An Established Merchandise Admin Assistant, Senior Merchandise Assistant, Assistant Merchandiser or similar
Strong housekeeping and organisational skills
Numeracy
Effective communicator
Ability to work on own initiative
Team player
Good visual presentation skills
Time management skills
Ability to work under pressure
Self-motivated
Relevant skills working within a B&M officeJob Offer

Competitive salary

Mix of Office & Home Working - 3 Office / 2 Home Days

37.5 Hour work week

Free Parking

Close to transport links

Early Finish on a Friday

Progression Opportunities