Job Description

ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER – IMPULSE
Based; Swindon Support Centre
Salary; upto £28,000

The Role
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers.  The ones that enable our growth.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our High Street Impulse team at our Support Centre in Swindon.  The Impulse team looks after Confectionery, Drinks and Tobacco products – fast moving categories with dated stock impacts.

The role of an Assistant Merchandiser is ensuring our products are in the right place in the right quantities at the right time. You will be instrumental in maximising our sales and profitability through careful planning.

What you will be doing

Working with the Merchandiser on planning open to buy and budget for subcategories
Production of range plans and accurate item ranging to support the delivery of the buying plan against forecast and budget
Production of stock intake and distribution plans including PO management and best method of supply
Forecasting sales and stock levels of new and ongoing lines to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department
Support range review and range construction processes
Reviewing dated stock and problem stock reports
Day to Day management of OTB process, intake and exit stock

What we are looking for

You will have previous experience in a similar role, with an understanding of allocation and stock management
Strong commercial acumen with a proactive mindset; always looking for ways to drive both the merchandising function and the wider business forward
Exceptional analytical skills: you will genuinely love working with numbers and using data for decision making
A collaborative team player with experience of working in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment

How we reward our teams

Hybrid working model from home and in the office
4pm Friday finish
Flexible Working
24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
Family friendly leave
Company pension
Sharesave Scheme
Annual Bonus based on company and Personal Performance
Competitive salary
Staff discount card for stores and online