Assistant Merchandiser – Windows

Job title:

Assistant Merchandiser – Windows

Company

John Lewis Partnership

Job description

Posting End Date: May 28, 2024Join John Lewis or Waitrose todayIf you’ve ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you’ll know there’s something unique about us.That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we’re the success we are. They’re our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate.Job Summary:Job Description:At a glanceThis is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London Victoria office. The Merchandising team aims for 2 days a week in the office to connect. There will also be other travel required on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings.The Partnership salary range for this role will be £30,200-£45,400.This position is a permanent position.About the roleWe are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join the Windows team.In this role, you will be working closely with your buyer under guidance of your category lead to plan and optimise the best range for customers within your area: Through analysing commercial inputs and ensuring effective range planning and price architecture to deliver market leading assortments.Ensuring that we plan the most efficient stock flow throughout the category, maximising opportunities as they arise to potentialise the outcome for both customers and your category and ensure the delivery of agreed KPIs (including; sales, profit, stock, SKUs, availability, margin and risk management). Liaising with our central operations teams to capitalise on commercial opportunities, controlling stock levels, liaising with the warehouses and managing delivery schedules within agreed targets whilst delivering KPIs.You will be accountable for: Inputting Weekly Sales Stock Intake (WSSI), Accurately planning and forecasting sales, stock, profit and SKUs for the Category Lead and Trade Planning team. With support from your Category Lead, you will also be accountable for forecasting assortment sales, margin KPIs, deciding Open to Buy parameters that meet commercial and customer targets. Ensuring the commercial success of the product range through effective range planning and agile in-season trading, using analysis and reporting from Product Operations.You will form strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to manage the flow of stock and control availability; ensuring strong availability whilst minimising inventory and supply chain costs. In a fast-paced and agile working environment, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders such as Buyers, Category Leads, Heads of Merchandising, Supply Chain, Trade Planning, Sourcing, Trading Operations team and Design and Product Technology teams.Essential skills you’ll needExperience in planning and rangingProven experience of in season tradingStrong ability using excel, google sheets etc.Proven analytical and data analysis skillsTask Managing Merchandising Operation Assistant(s)Benefits of the Partnership and the role– Hybrid Working.️ – Full – time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).⚖ – Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy– Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not🤑 – You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.– Simple cycle to work support scheme– We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them– Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit –Next StepsThe application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under “Internal application process”).Once you’ve submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1 stage virtual interview.You’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we’ll be sure to discuss it with you.Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining John Lewis Partnership.For internal use only:Internally this role is known as Merchandiser Level 8.You can view a copy of the full job outline here:#LI-JLPJL#LI-HYBRID#LI-HEADOFFICE#LI-HS1Pay: £30,200.00 – £45,400.00 AnnualScheduled Weekly hours: 35Worker Type: Permanent PartnerJob Level: Partnership Level 8Hours of Work: 35At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you’re at your best when you’re free to be yourself.Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It’s why we’ve set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business – for our Partners (employees) and our customers.We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it’s integral in our mission to build a happier world. 🌍 💚We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you’re a Partner, your differences will make all the difference.Find out more about D&I in the Partnership .We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.–

Expected salary

£30200 – 45400 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:34:45 GMT

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