About the role

We have a new opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our fashion team and assist in planning and merchandising departmental product ranges which satisfy customer requirements and deliver the core values and attributes of the Brand(s); maximises stock availability through accurate sales and stock forecasting and inventory management

Role Responsibilities

• To plan part of the range under the guidance of the Merchandiser and contribute to the department strategy

• To assist in the production of range plans providing detailed analysis for range review and selection meetings

• Review in season trading – daily/weekly/monthly to include sales, forecasts, estimates, intake projections and markdown for the Merchandiser

• Use forecasts and weekly performance reports to assess KPI’s in-season and to raise issues with the Merchandiser

• Review style (catalogue no) performance on a weekly basis with recommendations for delivery re-phasing, repeats, price amendments, quantity adjustments, to ensure sales are maximised and mark-down minimised

• Set-up, manage and follow up all merchandising administration systems and procedures to ensure product availability and delivery

• Manage the maintenance of contracts in line with the Buying Teams plans to provide accurate updates to Call Centre, Logistics and Distribution

• Manage the delivery and shipment deadlines, identifying and mitigating risk to ensure accurate intake of stock according to plan levels, provide weekly updates on map/intake issues

• Prepare and collate regular feedback to the Buying Team regarding current performance and emerging trends in order to maximise sales

• Provides information and analysis to assess levels of dormant stock, works with the team to clear and maintain reduced levels

• Ensures delivery schedule is managed through lead times/due date maintenance, flags any slippage and is proactive in dealing with the issues

• Deputise for the Merchandiser in their absence – maintain overall knowledge of the department performance

About you

• Sound experience of Merchandise/Planning in a mail order or large retail environment/Multi channel business.

• Experience working within the homes ware industry - preferred

• An enthusiastic, tenacious and proactive individual.

• Highly developed analytical and numerical skills.

• Excellent PC skills, with experience of working with Financial/Analytical tools.

• Proven influencing skills.

• High attention to detail at all times.

• Proven experience gained in a Supply chain environment with a full appreciation of all business functions and all internal relationships would be an advantage

Why FGH?

Our staff enjoy competitive benefits including staff discount, generous annual leave, healthcare cash plan together with a vibrant, colourful, creative and flexible working atmosphere. With our competitive benefits, and supportive teams our staff enjoy helping us on our mission and benefit greatly from the challenges that come with working for a successful retailer.

About us

Freemans Grattan Holdings (FGH) is based in West Yorkshire and is part of the OTTO Group – one of the world’s largest online retailer. FGH is the home of familiar brands such as Freemans, Grattan, Kaleidoscope, Swimwear 365, Look Again, Bonprix, Curvissa and Witt.

We offer a broad choice of products and are committed to offering great service and delivery seven days a week. We meet the needs of our extensive and varied loyal customer base by having a Customer First mantra and being fair in how we deal with our customers and employees. Innovation is key as we look for new ideas which will improve the customer experience and our business processes.

We have a great team and integrity plays an important part in how we work together. We currently employ over 700 people within Vicar Lane office, Listerhills warehouse and credit operations, offering a diverse range of opportunities, generous benefits and a good work/life balance. Our mission is to be the preferred choice in internet and home shopping…do things better or do things differently.