Job Description:
Here at Bonmarche we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser, based at our Head Office in Wakefield West Yorkshire.
We are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser who will work together with our skilled Colleagues to ensure the continued success of our leading chain of women’s fashion.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
'If you are passionate about retail fashion and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we invite you to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to Bonmarche. Join us in shaping the future of value fashion—your journey starts here!'
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 37.50hrs per week.
Role Purpose:
To assist the Merchandiser on a day-to-day basis through effective planning, managing the supply base, re-forecasting sales and intake and ensuring optimum range availability
Responsibilities will include:
· To manage the delivery schedule in line with stock and intake targets
· To work with the Buying team to manage the critical path
· To maintain good working relationships with internal and external suppliers
· To identify sales/stock opportunities and threats through line reporting and analysis
· To maintain accuracy of Line Cards to maximise the availability of core lines
· To support the Merchandiser in preparing for meetings and presentations
· To give support and direction to the Merchandise Administrator
· To deputise for the Merchandiser as required
Ensure all administration documentation procedures are maintained
To undertake general departmental administration work, under the direction of the Merchandiser
· Other duties as required by the Merchandiser
Selection Criteria:
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- IT literate and confident user of Excel formulae
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communicator
- Numerical and methodical approach
- Attention to detail
- Works well under pressure
- A proven self-starter
Operating Environment:
To operate in an open- and even-handed manner with all colleagues across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences. Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential and deliver a friendly service
To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working. To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business
Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professionalism at all times. To always do what is right.
To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and
Bonmarche is an equal opportunities employer
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
