Join our growing merchandising team as a Junior Merchandiser. Support the Merchandiser and wider team to ensure commercial assortment in retail stores, maintaining availability and providing support analysis on decision making. This role is based full-time in our Chesterfield Office, reporting to the Merchandiser.
Responsibilities:
* Accurately undertake product set-up within the internal System.
* Work with the Merchandiser to ensure purchase orders are raised and sent to suppliers within given deadlines.
* Action daily replenishment orders to Varley Stores.
* Review retail stock levels and make recommendations to improve assortment & stock levels, ensuring the best sell thought & availability.
* Review proposed stock transfers between stores and back to DC.
* Aid Retail stock take processes, ensuring inventory management system is kept accurate and up to date.
* Support Import Merchandiser with system updates & amends.
* Build strong working relationships with retail teams & operations functions.
* Strive to introduce best practices across the merchandising team and replenishment processes.
* Support Merchandiser with Ecommerce launch data and intake reporting.
* Ad hoc reporting to help support Merchandiser with decision-making for retail.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Merchandising or related field.
Experience and Skills:
* Previous experience within a similar role for an Apparel business.
* Highly organised, numerical, and analytical.
* Strong Excel skills are essential.
* Good communication skills.
* Previous knowledge using Netsuite is advantageous and/or other inventory management systems.
* Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.
Benefits:
* Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
* Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
* Access to Bupa Health care after 2 years.
* 25 Days Holiday.
* Enhanced Maternity and Parental Leave after 2 years.
* Lunches 3 times a week.
We are an international family-run business that embodies our founders' commitment to creating timeless collections for the modern woman. We are guided by two core beliefs: the pursuit of quality in everything we do and looking after one another. We promote diversity and inclusivity as central parts of the culture we are building. We are less when we don't include everyone. Our successes and our failures we make as a team not as individuals. We should chase perfection in everything we do. Growth is a result of improvements to every aspect of what we do, not just reliant on an individual or department. We grow together. We believe that there are no limits to what we can achieve. We encourage innovative thinking, pushing boundaries, and embracing new possibilities. We constantly challenge ourselves to think beyond the ordinary and create extraordinary outcomes. We base our decisions and actions on data and reason, not on hope. We prioritise and justify our choices through thoughtful analysis. We think before we act, understanding the impact of our actions. Our brand is our most valuable asset, and we treat it with the utmost respect. We recognise that our brand will outlive us and strive to enhance its value through everything we do. We prioritise long-term growth over short-term gains, ensuring the longevity of our brand's reputation. We believe the best form of marketing is to make better product. Let word of mouth be the most powerful marketing channel. Constantly improve, however marginal a gain. Our product is defined by the quality not price. We deeply appreciate and value those who choose to consume our brand. We consistently strive to surpass their expectations in every interaction. Our goal is to transform customers into passionate advocates who enthusiastically share their positive experiences with others. We view our suppliers, service providers, and stockists as partners, not mere business relationships. We carefully select partners who align with our values and standards. We understand that the company we keep reflects our brand's integrity and reputation. We understand that the way we present information is just as crucial as the information itself. We focus not only on what we do but also on how our actions positively impact others. We aim to empower and support those around us, fostering growth and creating meaningful connections. We believe that responsibility is as fundamental as the fit of a garment. We prioritise ethical practices and sustainability in all aspects of our business. We are accountable for our actions and strive to make a positive impact on our environment and communities. We prioritise treating others with respect, empathy, and understanding. We believe that kindness creates a positive work environment and fosters strong relationships with our team members, partners, and customers.