Job Description

Job Purpose

This is a fantastic entry level role working in our Merchandising team at our Head Office in Amersham. The Merchandising team plays an integral role in our Commercial and Trading functions planning, building and trading our range. You will work in a team looking after a specific toy category and will liaise closely with the Buying team. Our team of Merchandising experts will also train and develop you to kick start a successful career in Merchandising

You will be super enthusiastic, great at communicating and have a passion for numbers, using your excel skills to support the team with reports and analysis. You will also be comfortable working independently, managing your time well and dealing with multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmen

Skills & Experience

1. Previous retail or administration experience is an advantage.

2. Buying & Merchandising or Business degree is helpful but not essential.

3. Naturally good at dealing with numbers and data.

4. Familiar with Microsoft Office including Excel skills.

5. Comfortable working with technology.

Responsibilities

.Updating the category weekly, sales, stock and intake monitor to assist Merchandising with departmental season forecast.

\xc2\xb7 Supporting the Assistant Merchandiser with in-season analysis.

\xc2\xb7 Running daily reports and support team in compiling and running central documentation.

\xc2\xb7 Aid Assistant Merchandiser in range management from range plan creation to allocation planning.

\xc2\xb7 Work closely with the Assistant Merchandiser to reforecast sales, stock on-line cards to maintain availability. Suggest and action rebuys to Merchandiser.

\xc2\xb7 Support the analysis on category performance, line life, store performance and densities to ensure accurate assortment planning.

\xc2\xb7 Collate history for strategy documents and category review.

. Work with Assistant Merchandiser and Branch Merchandising team to agree allocation and replenishment parameters are optimised

As an employee at The Entertainer your amazing benefits will include:

- Birthday Leave plus 33 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays)

- Annual Bonus scheme

- Retail Trust & Virtual GP

- Pension salary sacrifice

- Generous toy discount

- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

- High Street and leisure discounts

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Life Cover

So, if you\'ve got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places, apply now!

The Entertainer