Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant Merchandiser

Hybrid, 1-2 days per week at our Support Centre in Coleshill, Birmingham

Become an Assistant Merchandiser

We’re looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team here at The Works! You’ll sit within our Supply Chain function and play a key part in a new team structure.

Our Culture 

The Works is an awesome place to… well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic you. 

Our environment is always moving and full of energy. Yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations! 

Your Mission

• Oversee timely delivery of stock into the warehouse, to maximise availability in line with agreed KPI's and timelines for all channels.
• Ensure on-time delivery through supporting the achievement of merchandising milestones within the critical path, ensuring any issues are resolved or raised where appropriate, and communicating with suppliers accordingly.
• Understand and use merchandising systems in the management of intake and the stock position.
• Work with Merchandising Assistant to plan initial allocations and launch builds, ensuring that stock and availability targets are met.
• Identify where system parameters can be adapted to maximise availability and stock efficiencies.
• Responsible for order management in line with agreed budgetary control and critical path.
• Own and manage SKU level forecasts to ensure sales, stock holding, margin and availability is optimised.
• Review key line forecasts weekly with guidance from the Merchandiser - make proposals for rebuys, order adjustments and cancellations.
• Review weekly trading performance to identify any issues and opportunities, and prepare relevant analysis as required.
• Complete attribute analysis to support the Merchandiser in range reviews and promotional analysis.

Skills that will set you apart

• Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data
• Currently an Assistant Merchandiser looking for your next challenge with an understanding of allocation and stock management

Our PERKS really are ‘The Works’

• 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days!
• MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more!
• Holiday - 33 days including bank holidays.
• Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days
• Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you.
• Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them – for when ‘life’ happens!
• Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works!
• 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan – To support your everyday healthcare costs.
  

+ Loads more! – Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving.