Merchandising Assistant (9 month fixed-term contract)

You communicate easily and openly with your colleagues and enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team. Whether creative or analytical, you are attracted by our fascinating product: nature’s hardest substance yet most tender gift.  We work with the finest diamond cutters to bring customers the world’s most beautiful diamonds.

Our diamonds inspire us to shine and we are committed to making a positive difference to the people and places we touch. If you have the personality and skills to share our passion for all that diamonds can do, we’d love to hear from you. 

We’re the world’s leading diamond company – a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

The focus of the Merchandising Assistant is to support each market through a balanced product assortment, in line with the sales performance and the business strategy. Be proactive in merchandise allocation to the stores to maximize product availability in store. Ensuring stock is allocated to the right place at the right time.

This role is a fixed term contract for 9 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working on continuity production priorities.
• Liaise with logistic, and quality control teams for deliveries (set priorities), replenishment and shipments. 
• Develop strong working relationships across departments and regions to build a collaborative process to support sales and maximize product availability.
• Review (model stock) per store and SKU and regularly review the target model stock. 
• Identify any shortage, overstock situation and sales opportunities utilising the Merchandising KPI reporting tools. 
• Make recommendations for any stock rebalancing between markets.
• Managing fine jewellery stock for campaigns, photoshoots and events. 
• Data validation for weekly status maintenance of all models, zero margin flagging.
• Preparing the merchandising KPI's reports.
• Ad-hoc reporting. 

• Business related or Fashion Management degree / studies
• Strong analytical skills
• Comfortable using Excel, preferably Advanced Excel skills
• Work experience in a similar role
• Attention to detail orientated
• Excellent communicator
• Interested in luxury
• Knowledge of retail systems is a plus

• A great working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
• Staff discount
• Fantastic pension scheme
• We have 25 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group. 
• We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package 
• Employee share schemes and variable salary components
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Free on-site gym & classes
• Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only. 

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

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