Merchandising Assistant

Merchandising Assistant - Milton Keynes, Hybrid Mon-Fri (1 day working from home) -
12 month FTC covering maternity.

Our Client is a Global Fashion and Headwear Brand who are looking for an experienced Merchandising Assistant to join their busy team for a 12 months FTC (Maternity cover)

The role of the Merchandising Assistant is to help maximise commercial opportunities through the effective management of inventory, driving sales through improved availability and accurate forecasting.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
Order management & order tracking on the system
Control inventory levels, allocations and replenishment to branches as required
Analysing trade on a weekly basis.
Manage POS system with price updates.
Liaise with Operations and Customer Services to keep informed of up-to-date delivery information
Liaise with Marketing to manage upcoming product launches
Provide historical analysis to assist Merchandiser in developing seasonal planning forecasts
Manage intake flow into business to hit monthly forecasts, drive sales, minimise risks and communicate to DC for short term work flow planning and longer term budgeting
Interact with department and wider business colleagues to improve seasonal performance and drive best practices
Provide detailed ad-hoc analysis when required on specific products/product groups

Knowledge & Experience
You must be able to demonstrate acquired skills and measurable success in each of the following areas:
Numerate and analytical
Fantastic problem solver who can work with data quickly to identify solution
Good organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to change
Ability to work within a team environment
Must be proactive, with a positive attitude

Qualifications and Achievements
Advanced Excel skills – essential
Previous experience in a retail Head Office environment - desirable
Knowledge of SAP / Retail Pro – desirable

Please note this is a full-time role based in our Milton Keynes office with 1 day work from home.

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