Senior Assistant Merchandiser

Quest Search and Selection is working with this multi-channel, multi-product company that has been established for over 150 years.

The Senior Assistant Merchandiser will be managing and leading an Allocator and be accountable for driving sales and profit within a designated department by effectively planning and trading to achieve stock, sales, and margin targets.

Your responsibilities as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser include -

• Oversee the preparation of business plans, including scopes and range reviews for the division.
• Support the achievement of key divisional KPIs, including sales, stock, intake margin, markdown, and net margin.
• Collaborate with the buyer to plan the range, incorporating historical data, future trends, and seasonal factors.
• Analyse trading performance and historical trends to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Drive promotional activity and negotiate volume deals when appropriate.
• Ensure timely and accurate order placement to meet sales targets.
• Use sales data to forecast buying patterns and monitor stock levels.
• Maintain the buying calendar and manage the critical path with the wider team.
• Reforecast the WSSI and manage OTB to align with stock and sales requirements.

To be successful in this Senior Assistant Merchandiser position you will need -

• Ideally having Ideally 2 years' experience as Assistant Merchandiser/MAA or Senior Merchandise Admin Assistant or recent Junior Merchandiser.
• Support the division in purchasing the right volume of stock to maximise sales opportunities.
• Ensure stores maintain optimal stock levels, both on the shop floor and in the stockroom.
• Consistently receive positive feedback from peers, reflecting strong collaboration and communication.
• Working knowledge in WSSI Excel and Microsoft office skills

Benefits of this Senior Assistant Merchandiser role -

• Hybrid working - 3days in office
• Generous staff discount
• Holidays
• Pension contribution
• Life insurance

If this sound like you & you feel you have the skills and expertise at this level, please apply today quoting the reference JO-2505-115111

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.