JD Sports Jobs 2023 – Merchandise Assistant

  • Full Time
  • Bury B

Website JD Sports

Role Overview:

Responsible to: Merchandiser

Department: Merchandising

Location: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester

Role Overview: To support the Merchandiser in achieving all channel departmental sales, markdown, stock, intake and profit plans.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Stock (20%):

  • Update supplier order books and ETA reports on the system.
  • Reconcile supplier order books and communicate all anomalies.

Trade (80%):

  • Book in new product as directed by the merchandiser.
  • Liaise and be first point of contact with the warehouse around delivery issues and problem orders.
  • Action store IBTs in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser
  • Action fast track IBTs in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser.
  • Collate and check price amendments.
  • Cost and retail checks on orders booked into the warehouse in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser
  • Average cost prices where required
  • Collate and assist in building accurate ratio history.
  • Action hit list and rack list as directed by the Merchandiser or Buyer.
  • Chase free-stocks as directed by the buyer
  • Develop awareness of product area through analysis of reports and store visits.
  • Ad-hoc reports and analysis for the team as required.
  • Establish collaborative working relationships within Teams across functions.
  • To substitute for the Assistant Merchandiser in their absence.

Behavioural:

  • Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
  • Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
  • Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
  • Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
  • Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:

  • Experience within a similar role is advantageous
  • Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
  • Highly numerate and strong commercial focus

Behavioural:

  • Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
  • Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
  • Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
  • Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
  • Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.


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