Job Description

Hamleys is looking for an experienced Junior Merchandiser to join the Merchandising team. You will be responsible for planning, effectively forecasting, and placing orders for areas of responsibility. Ensuring you are driving sales through improved store availability and that stock is in the right place at right time to maximise full price sell through.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide weekly summary of performance within areas of responsibility, relating to sales, stock, profit and promotions and markdown versus budget and last year Monitor the performance of products within each defined category to give full visibility of product shortage, overstock, slow moving/obsolete stock and stock turnover within the category Provide historical analysis to develop planning forecasts for areas of responsibility To forecast line level sales for the season within the Range Plans To ensure product is allocated to the right level and within OTB boundaries To plan and place re-orders for all core and new lines to maintain agreed range and Division sales, cover and stock targets and to maintain a credible offer To work with all suppliers and where appropriate the Asia sourcing office to ensure that all orders are delivered on time Key contact for stores on inventory queries for areas of responsibility Plan and manage the ongoing replenishment of all stores to achieve store cover and availability targets while operating within set budgets To liaise with the warehouse to ensure that inbound and outbound priorities are set according to Category plans To liaise with the warehouse to ensure that new and promotional lines are delivered to the stores according to agreed timelines To identify risk and opportunity in season and trade the Category alongside the relevant Buyer Partner with the buying teams to create seasonal strategies for departments relating to all KPI'S To actively partake in stock risk assessment and terminal stock actions

Person Profile:

Demonstrates standards of excellence Excellent inter-personal skills Professional and logical approach to problem solving Confident in own actions and fosters confidence in others High levels of enthusiasm and energy. Maintains a positive frame of mind in all circumstances Innovative and creative Ability to work to deadlines. Flexibility in approach to work Promotes personal credibility through working productively Works independently with effective time management To develop others and give recognition instinctively To show a willingness to learn and self-develop

Specific Job Skills:

Ability to communicate and influence effectively across multiple levels and departments Has a minimum of three years merchandising experience in a FMCG / fast paced retailer Actively seeks out ways to improve systems and processes Is highly organised and has a proactive approach to planning Has an eye for detail Has a logical and creative approach to problem solving Can demonstrate the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise effectively Can work independently and as part of a team Is articulate and a strong communicator, verbally and in writing

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office & Advanced Excel skill set and experience in using merchandising management systems, previous history of using Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX beneficial

Further Information:

Please note that no list on this job description is exhaustive and you may, at any time, be requested by management to carry out any other task or activity as necessary to the smooth effective operation of the business.

You must be able to prove that you have current right to work in the UK; it is not usual practice for Hamleys to sponsor oversea candidates to work in the UK.*

Location:

Hamleys Head Office

Hours Per Week:

37.5 hours

Contract:

Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person