Assistant Merchandiser in Bury

The JD Group is now recruiting for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Bury Head Office, within the JD Sports Fashion fascia. The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible/reports to the Merchandiser.

A key member of the Merchandising team, the Assistant Merchandiser takes responsibility for ensuring the right stock and intake is available for our customers, continually looking for opportunities to maximise the potential of both product and stores, whilst working collaboratively within the Merchandising team and key areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Plan (5%): Support with product mix and sign off pack reporting and analysis. Assist in the formulation of the range plan at store level with the Merchandiser/Buyer. SAM: Plan a brand/division/category, supported by the Merchandiser. SAM: Load plans in WSSI following product mix meetings.
• Order (15%): Create accurate size ratios for all buys. Ensure planners are accurate to support order raising process. Support Merchandise Assistants on creating purchase orders via upload. Reconcile supplier order books and communicate all anomalies, on bigger brands.
• Stock (20%): Collate bookings with Buying team. Prioritise intake and review booked lines to ensure best stock placement, with guidance from the Merchandiser. Establish working relationships with supplier base.
• Trade (60%): Review reporting and collate key findings in preparation for department trade email. Compile focus for the week for yourself and Merchandise Assistant. Review sales analysis to identify key trade actions. Suggest cancellation, rephasing and markdown activity to Merchandiser. Identify priority stores for the week, review and propose actions. New / re-fit stores - analysis of performance. Over / under performing stores. Over / under optioned stores. Trading team branch feedback. Identify lines to IBT and fast track. Propose distribution amends to Buying and Merchandiser. Check and approve weekly divisional price changes prior to upload. Review branch actions for the Merchandise Assistant to complete. Undertake store visits, collates report and feedback. Help build new store stock package and track progress. AM: Set up and review Linecards. SAM: Use Linecards to suggest actions to ensure key lines are in stock. SAM: Suggest lines for markdown. Identify ideal level actions. AM: Check and action range plan to ensure stores hit planned options. SAM: Set up range plan. Oversee Merchandise Assistant’s weekly tasks. Establish collaborative working relationships within teams across functions. Carry out any ad-hoc analysis as required.

The ideal candidate

• Enthusiastic about JD, its brands and customer.
• Some knowledge and understanding of Merchandising.
• Analytical and passionate about numbers.
• Systems driven, proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office software.
• Highly organised and strong attention to detail.
• A good communicator able to build relationships with stakeholders and to work across teams.
• Able to take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver.
• Good teamwork skills, being able to work collaboratively to reach a common goal, sharing information and supporting colleagues.
• Positive and flexible, responsive to business needs.
• Curious with a continuous learning mindset.

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. Being part of this wide team will give you the opportunity to work with sports branded suppliers and other key stakeholders. There are many opportunities to grow 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.

Our Benefits

• JD Group company discount across all JD Group fascia’s (JD, Size?, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors).
• JD Group pension scheme.
• JD Group holiday entitlement.
• Discounted membership at JD Gyms.
• In-house training & development programmes.
• Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Staff sales.
• Free onsite parking.
• Onsite canteen.
• Opportunities to progress throughout the wider business – within the UK and International.

The JD Recruitment process

We will review the applications individually and we will contact you if we feel you would be a good fit for the team, to have a conversation about your skills, experiences, and career path. Please be aware that the talent team receive thousands of applications, therefore if you have not heard back within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. JD welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Diversity is very important for us since we love building teams with different backgrounds and experiences to inspire and learn from others. If you need any reasonable adjustments during your interview process here at JD, please do notify the Talent Acquisition team.