Junior Branch Merchandiser

Job type: Permanent
Job ref: 005522
Published: 13 days ago

A bit about us: Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UK’s leading independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to make mainstream and luxury fragrances affordable and accessible to all. We showcase more than 130 fragrance brands in over 220 stores throughout the UK and online at www.thefragranceshop.co.uk. We are expanding and are looking for a Junior Branch Merchandiser to join the team and be part of a growing and vibrant brand.

Why you’ll love working here:

Enjoy work-life balance with our flexible working scheme - including working from home allowance, duvet days and the choice to flex your working hours

Vibrant state-of-the-art office, conveniently located in Trafford Park with great transport links and free onsite parking

No need to travel to the gym – we have one here for you! Take advantage of our free onsite gym facilities before/after work or even pop in at lunch time

Generous staff discounts on a wide range of fabulous fragrances

Excellent progression and development opportunities - work with teams who are passionate about what they do and develop your expertise within a creative and collaborative space

 

The role: The Junior Branch Merchandiser will be a key asset to the Branch Merchandising team, through detailed branch merchandising and identifying opportunities from a store perspective, which will assist in achieving merchandising and business goals.

 

What you’ll be doing:

Allocations to stores, ensuring effective and appropriate allocation of SKUs to the correct distribution to maximise sales and availability; whilst working towards ideal stockholding parameters.

Newness and seasonal replenishment.

Supporting the Branch Merchandiser with despatch planning, stockholding management in our central warehouse and external warehouse, and range planning.

Range analysis and range optimisation.

New store opening stock packages and critical path management.

Prepare and assess reports / information for Weekly Trading Meetings and Product Meetings.

Review store availability and product availability, assess issues and propose actions with the goal of improving availability and providing solutions.

Reacting to sales and changes in the market, ensuring sales are maximised and KPI’s are met.

The Retail Suite system maintenance and upload of parameters, to ensure smooth and effective running of replenishment to stores.

Communicate and action requirements communicated by stores.

Manage and train the Assistant Merchandiser. Maintains regular communication and 121’s.

Deputise for the Branch Merchandiser when required.

 

What you’ll bring: 

We are looking to hire someone who is analytically minded with strong numerical ability and good Excel skills. This role would suit someone with experience working in Branch Merchandising or as an Assistant Merchandiser looking for progression. Experience working within a fast-paced Retail/FMCG environment is essential.

 

How to apply:

Simply upload your CV via our careers page.

Join us now and help shape the future of fragrance retail!

 

The Fragrance Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of your application, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.