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 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 Merchandiser will be a key asset to the Merchandising team, with the ownership of forecasting, planning, stock management and availability for a group of suppliers.
What you’ll be doing:
Ownership of set suppliers, developing positive working relationships with supplier’s through weekly calls, brand reviews & bi-annual Strategy meetings; along with Buying counterpart.
Weekly replenishment and newness ordering management and management of OTB, to ensure sufficient cover levels.
Forecast management and collaboration with suppliers, with the goal of supporting planning, maximising forecast accuracy and delivery fulfilment to achieve sales and availability targets.
Reporting for Weekly Trading Meetings, and proactively proposing actions to the Commercial Team.
Responsible for range planning and rationalisation, managing and overseeing assigned brands during range reviews. Includes streamlining lines at brand level to ensure optimised assortments and distribution.
Stock management of slow-moving lines, proposing recommendations where appropriate. Discontinued stock management through agreed routes.
Review product availability, assess issues and propose actions with the goal of improving availability and providing solutions.
Cross-functional collaboration with various departments, to maximise opportunities.
Deputise for Merchandiser when required.
What you’ll bring:
Experience working within a fast-paced Retail environment, either at a Junior Merchandising level or Assistant Merchandising level
Strong organisational & planning ability.
Excellent communication skills.
Analytical mind-set with commercial awareness.
Experience managing brands is desirable but not 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.