Merchandise Assistant - Outdoors

At GO Outdoors our purpose is strong and clear; "to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors". That's because we passionately believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether that be the daily dog walk or hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding or cold water therapy, we provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed!

Our values aren't just posters on the wall, we live them every day; 'One Team 'we are stronger together', 'Responsibility 'we take ownership', 'Passion 'we believe in what we do' and 'Integrity 'we do the right thing'. Clear values which help us to fulfil our mission to be 'the nations favourite outdoor retailer'.

If you share our passion and want to make a difference join our team to be a part of something 'unbeatable'!

Job Description

The JD Group is now recruiting for a Merchandise Assistant to join our Bury Head Office, within the Outdoors fascia. The Merchandise Assistant is responsible/reports to the Merchandiser.

A key member of the Merchandising team, the Merchandise Assistant assists the department with day-to-day tasks such as updating supplier order books, managing problem orders, and actioning stock movements, ensuring the correct stock is in the right place at the right time to maximise profitability across all channels. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in merchandising as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities are to:

Order (20%):

• Update supplier order books and ETA reports on the system.
• Reconcile supplier order books and communicate all anomalies.
• Support with raising brand purchase orders at key times, as required.

Stock (40%):

• 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.
• Cost and retail checks on orders booked into the warehouse in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser.
• Pre-allocate all new products up to 6 months in advance via scheduling system.

Trade (40%):

• Produce key reporting for Monday trade meetings.
• Develop awareness of product area through analysis of reports and store visits.
• Maximise best sellers through the review of ideal stock levels.
• Action stock movements, including IBTs, in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser.
• Collate and check weekly price amendments.
• Follow up on feedback from Retail and Branch Merchandising to support the stores.
• Ad-hoc reports and analysis for the team as required.
• Establish collaborative working relationships within teams across functions.

The ideal candidate

• Passionate 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.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Free parking
• Incremental Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation
• Pension Scheme
• Health plans – Depending on level of role
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.