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ABOUT THE ROLE I am working with a branded, multi-product sportswear business who are looking for x2 Assistant Merchandisers to join their team. You will be responsible for ensuring categories are traded as effectively as possible, ensuring the flow & movement of stock through the business maximises profitability. You will also assist the Merchandiser in the delivery of the category strategy. Responsibilities: Managing the category intake calendar and order book Assist the merchandiser in the range planning process Support merchandiser with monthly trading reviews & WSSI trading Deliver lessons learnt analysis Owning the planning for a small category/initiative Trading Providing insights and recommendations for weekly trading meetings Execute category trading actions Manage & trade forward orders, ensuring we are bringing in the appropriate products in the correct quantities at the right time to meet consumer demand, whilst staying within your intake limits Re-forecast forward orders of products, ensuring suppliers are aware of expected demand and that they will have the correct quantities available. Manage the allocation setup to maximise the return on stock already in the business. Support the Merchandiser with supplier trading meetings, providing any relevant information Skills and Experience: A background in stock management. Experience of having worked as an Assistant Merchandiser (or experienced senior MAA ready to step up) and having managed an MAA/Assistant Understanding of a WSSI Experience of supplier management - and not afraid to pick up the phone Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen Proactive, self-starter, go-getter - you will need to be comfortable working individually and as a team. This is a small team so you will have lots of autonomy and be required to make an impact quickly Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office especially Excel! Familiarity with demand forecasting and stock optimisation strategies. This role is based in their Head Office in Wiltshire 3 days a week.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc