Assistant Merchandiser

About the role...

Are you ready to take your merchandising career to the next level? We are seeking a detail-oriented and ambitious Assistant Merchandiser to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will support the Senior Merchandiser by ensuring stock levels are optimised to meet sales targets and customer demand. You’ll play a crucial role in managing stock flow, maintaining key relationships with suppliers, and contributing to the success of our product range.

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:

Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why choose us?

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
• Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
• Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
• My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

Your Impact and Responsibilities…

As an Assistant Merchandiser, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Merchandiser in managing stock availability and forecasting stock levels to meet sales targets.

• Assisting in the management of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales margin and stock levels.

• Regularly reviewing weekly stock, sales, and intake (WSSI) for your assigned categories.

• Helping with the open-to-buy process and recommending adjustments to maximise sales.

• Analysing sales trends, assisting with planning, and providing input on promotional activities.

• Assisting in producing detailed reports to track stock, sales performance, and other key metrics.

• Collaborating with the team to ensure stock is always in the right place at the right time.

Skills and Knowledge…

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

• Experience or knowledge in using WSSI and stock management processes.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

• Commercial awareness with a good understanding of sales targets and margins.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

About us...

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. 

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!