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Merchandiser

Employer
WHSmith
Location
Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary
up to £34,000
Closing date
14 Sep 2022

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Job Description

 

We are seeking a Merchandiser based from our High Street Head Office in Swindon.

Careful distribution, planning and merchandising keeps our stores well stocked and looking great!  

Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the end to end stock management 
• Closely monitor stock availability and fulfilment levels v forecast and budgeted levels 
• Work closely with suppliers to agree forward intake plans to maximise sales, availability and minimise price overrides 
• Manage the day to day OTB, intake and exit stock within budgeted levels 
• Ensure promotional and new range launches fall within agreed timescales 
• Support the range reviews, construction and optimisation of the range to ensure our offering is competitive and hitting the right notes with our customers 
• Cross functional communication, work collaboratively with the Buyer on ranging decisions and markdown plans for exit stock 
• Manage critical path relating to promotions, range reviews and new range launches 

Essential Skills:
• Previous experience within Merchandising
• Advanced Excel skills coupled with an analytical mindset and customer focus 
• Excellent experience of using inhouse stock, forecast and product management systems 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure within a fast paced environment 
• Exceptional communication skills
• Credibility to influence at all levels of seniority 

What we can offer you:

  • Cash/Car Allowance
  • Annual bonus based on company performance
  • Hybrid working model from home and in the office
  • 25 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
  • Finish at 4pm on a Friday
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Staff discount card for stores and online

About Us
WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer with a smaller business located on UK high streets. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and basis of disability. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
 

Company

WHSmith started in 1792 with a small news vendor in Little Grosvenor Street, London, followed by the opening of our first bookstall in Euston Station in 1848. We quickly established ourselves as the favoured newsagent, stationers and bookseller opening stores across the UK. From this point on, there has been no looking back.

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