Merchandise Assistant

Do you want to progress your Merchandising career further? JD Group is now recruiting for a Merchandise Assistant to join our Bury Head Office.

The Merchandise Assistant will support the Merchandiser in achieving all channel departmental sales, markdown, stock, intake, and profit plans. You will be working closely with Assistant Merchandisers, Merchandisers and Buyers supporting with stock and trade analysis.

• Job Title – Merchandise Assistant - size?
• Location – JD Group, Hollins Brook Way, Pilsworth, BL9 8RR.
• Working rota – Monday to Friday
• Working hours – 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Hybrid Working - 80/20 split (4 days in the office, 1 day WFH).

As a Merchandise Assistant you will be responsible for:

Stock (20%)

• Update supplier order books and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) reports on the system.
• Reconcile supplier order books and communicate any anomalies.

Trade (80%)

• Book in new product in the system as directed by the Merchandiser.
• Act as a first point of contact with the warehouse regarding delivery issues and problem orders.
• Action store and fast track Inter-Branch Transfers (IBTs) along with the Assistant Merchandiser.
• Collate and check price amendments.
• Cost and retail checks on orders booked into the warehouse in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser.
• Calculate average cost prices where required.
• Collate and assist in building accurate radio history.
• Action hit list and rack list as directed by Merchandiser or Buyer.
• Chase fee-stocks as directed by Buyer.
• Develop awareness of the product area through analysis of reports and store visits.
• Support the merchandising team creating ad-hoc reports and sales analysis.
• Build and establish collaborative working relationships within teams across functions.
• Substitute Assistant Merchandiser in their absence.

Team Structure

Here at JD, the Merchandising team structure is organised into various departments. Each of the departments have a strong focus in certain areas, such as Apparel, Footwear and Accessories.

If you’re wondering about progression in within the team, there are many opportunities to grow in within the different areas and there is also training and development plans in place to support and mentor you in your personal and professional career.

The ideal candidate

• Experience in within a Fashion Merchandising role would be beneficial.
• Analytical and passionate about numbers
• Systems driven, proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office software
• Highly organised and strong attention to detail
• An excellent communicator
• Strong teamwork skills
• Positive, flexible, and able to work at a fast pace.
• Initiative and responsible, taking ownership of your work and using your initiative to deliver.

The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.

We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Incremental Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.

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