Hybrid Assistant Merchandiser – Clothing Retail & Planning

Poundland Far East Limited; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Watford is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join the Clothing Merchandising team. This role involves conducting range planning analysis, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining stock levels. Candidates should have previous experience in a merchandising role and excellent communication and organizational skills. The position allows flexibility to work from home and offers various employee benefits including professional development opportunities and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Professional development

Bonus potential

Free on-site parking

Onsite coffee lounge

Store discounts

Family-friendly benefits

Exclusive discounts through 'My Staff Shop'

Life assurance cover

Health & wellbeing programme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandise Administration Assistant.
• Experience in clothing retail.
• Ability to propose solutions for commercial issues.
• Experience in process streamlining.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct range planning analysis.
• Attend range planning meetings and compile relevant analysis.
• Maintain and update range plan.
• Work with the merchandising team on planning principles.
• Liaise with suppliers on intake problems.
• Propose actions for delivery delays.
• Prepare analysis for weekly sales meetings.
• Ensure timely action on promotions and markdowns.
• Monitor terminal stock levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

A leading retail company in Watford is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join the Clothing Merchandising team. This role involves conducting range planning analysis, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining stock levels. Candidates should have previous experience in a merchandising role and excellent communication and organizational skills. The position allows flexibility to work from home and offers various employee benefits including professional development opportunities and generous holiday allowance.