Assistant Merchandiser (12 month FTC)

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Assistant Merchandiser to join the merchandising team. The Assistant Merchandiser role will play a key role within the function, ensuring the execution of overall Merchandising department and business priorities. Central to this role is ensuring that best practice Merchandising standards are achieved within the department, working closely with the Merchandiser and/or Planned to deliver continuous improvement.,

• Work with both the department team and overall Merchandising team to highlight opportunities at to improve business performance, establishing best practice for both communication and execution Responsible for the accurate and timely production of agreed management reports within the functional area.
• Responsible for pulling Weekly/monthly Trade reports. Identify opportunities to improve learning from history.
• Identify product category / channel performance trends, risks and opportunities. Play your role as a key part of overall the BRIS Merchandise department to plan and execute business priorities,
• Support the functional manager with communication. Ensure information is sent out to agreed deadlines and in the correct format. Collaboration with other departments is key to ensure consistency.
• Be the designated point of contact for your area of specialism for internal and external contacts.
• Store Visits -O&O visit follow up/actions to ensure best practice Merchandising standards in these stores.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships taking on board concerns and opportunities to help drive the business forward.
• Ensure consistency in execution of all changes to business performance, aligning activity across all Assistant Merchandisers.
• Support each function in times of peak activity, for example Allocation support during seasonal launch and promotional periods.
• Responsible for collating weekly/month/quarter and hindsight reporting packs.
Planning - focus
• Support in the development of clear planning KPIs and reporting to drive improved business performance.
• Create clear and consistent reports to analyse and propose actions on all key business initiatives (eg NPI/BASE; BAB; Gift Sets; Intake forecasts; Margin)
• Input into the proposal for key business planning stages, including product and category mixes; promotions; end of season sale.
• Ensure data is accurate at all times for key business reports, including WSSI, budgeting and promotions.
  
  Some experience with Merchandise planning systems
• Excellent MS Office skills: advanced Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Strong fashion/jewellery retail background within a Merchandising Department
• Analytical, High attention to detail
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Able to use initiative and make recommendations to maximise sales
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Able to analyse, present and communicate information in a manner that allows informed decision-making
  
  The largest jewellery company in the world, we give a voice to millions of people's loves every day. With almost 7,000 locations around the world and a thriving online presence, we sell three pieces of our handcrafted jewellery every second.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We set ambitious goals to make a positive impact, from sourcing materials to marketing We are proud to announce that we were recently recognised in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work 2023' as one of only 11 employers in the 'very large' category. Our people Our global team of over 33,000 passionate individuals helped Pandora achieve record earnings in 2023, driven by a new long-term growth strategy. This rapid progress has fostered an ambitious and empowering culture. As we grow, we continue to invest in our talent. We're seeking people who share our values and can help us realise our ambitions.

Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the beginning. We offer a rewards package that's truly exceptional, including:
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Generous bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Lunch on us with JustEat when you're in the office
• Early finish Fridays -start your weekends at 3 PM!
• Hybrid working: Three office days between Monday and Thursday with two WFH days.
• 55% employee discount and annual allowance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday buy/sell options
• Birthday off to celebrate your special day
• Pandora Perks: Access exclusive discounts on retail brands, cinema tickets, holidays, gym memberships, and more via Reward Gateway
• Wellness Hub: Videos and resources to support a healthy lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential, free counselling available 24/7, year-round
• Recognition programme: Celebrate and share achievements across the company
• Celebrations: We love a good party, especially at Christmas, when you'll receive an extra special gift!
Join us and experience the perks of being part of Pandora! If you are looking for a new challenge, come and craft the incredible with us! Please understand that due to the large number of applications, we regret that only online applications can be considered. Please click apply to submit your application. Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age.
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