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Job Title: Junior Merchandiser

Location: Worcester

Contract Details: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Circa 25k per annum

About Our Client:

Our client - a leading UK product designer and distributor. are looking for a junior merchandiser to join their expanding team. With a dedicated in-house team of designers, they bring flair and imagination to their products. As an organisation, they are passionate about creating innovative and high-quality items.

Job Purpose:

Freight & Imports Responsibilities:

Accurately update the Product Lifecycle Management system with delivery and shipping information.
Updating the critical path and ensuring deliveries are on schedule.
Ensure the Distribution centre has all relevant documentation for goods in planning.
Liaise with the other in-house teams to meet customers/private label specific requirements.
Proactively manage factory performance to meet required order specifications and delivery timelines
Updating costings from freight forwarders.
Updating the business regarding any delays or issuesRange Planning & Trading Responsibilities:

Work with Buying on Own Brand product reviews, to create seasonal option plans.
To work with the Buying team to establish a balanced range of merchandise suited to the customer profile of the company
Build PO template to support Buying in placing of seasonal purchase orders.
Review stock & sales reports to drive seasonal rebuys in line with OTB.
Drive sales by supporting with in season trading activity & markdown planning.
Product lifecycle management.
Manage concession stocks/allocations in line with sales.Ad Hoc Duties:

Assist with producing weekly trade reports.
Provide Ad-Hoc reports & analysis as required by the business.
Support the maintenance of accurate product data.
Support with UK trade shows where required.
You will play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplace.

Essential Skills/Experience Required:

Experience as an Admin/ Assistant Merchandiser or similar in a retail/Import environment
Ability to demonstrate strong Excel skills and high-level proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs
Highly numerate and analytical, balanced with an interest in product
Be proactive at interrogating data to identify risks and opportunities and devising action plans accordingly
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and be resilient and flexible to change, whilst managing a high workload, conflicting priorities, and pressure
Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment
Takes a forward-thinking approach to the issues which will affect now and in the future
Methodical, analytical and organised
Understanding of critical paths and seasonal range developmentDesirable/Preferred Experience

Proven history of successful supplier negotiation
Experience discussing finances, budgets and costs
Knowledge of quality control and costsEmployee Benefits:

25 days annual leave allowance in addition to public holidays
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7
My Healthy Advantage - a health and well-being app.
Free parking
Early Finish Fridays
Generous Staff discounts
Being part of a company that encourage professional growth If you're looking for a merchandising role where you can make a real impact and develop your career within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of our client's success story.

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