London - Hybrid Working
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Full-time
Grade 3
Our passion at Currys is helping everyone enjoy the latest tech. We’re proud of the service levels we provide for our customers – online, in-store or in their homes. And it’s all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract. As an Assistant Category Merchandiser within the Mobile function, you’ll be working with one of our most exciting categories and have the opportunity to work with some of our key brands such as Samsung and Motorola. Our Merchandising teams help our categories hit targets by building relationships with suppliers and monitoring performance. You’ll be at the heart of our success, helping our Category Merchandiser to deliver category performance.
Role overview:
As part of this role, you'll be responsible for:
1. Build close relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and our supply chain to ensure continuity of supply
2. Step up and take responsibility for achieving all key performance indicators (sales, stock, margin and markdown)
3. Review sales forecasts based on historical data, seasonal trends and market trends
4. Monitor weekly performance and make recommendations to ensure that we implement in-season plans and deliver target availability across the store estate
You will need:
1. Previous experience in Merchandising, ideally in consumer goods, technology, non fashion or a fashion related sector
2. Knowledge of merchandise planning systems such as SAP, Compass Planning or similar
3. Experience of business objects
4. Strong numerical, analytical skills, and communication skills
We know our people are the secret to our success. That’s why we reward you with benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career.
Benefits include:
1. Hybrid working
2. Holiday allowance
3. Competitive pension scheme
4. Access to discretionary company bonus scheme
5. Life Assurance
6. Staff discounts and offers
Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.
Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce.
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