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At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our High Street Impulse team at our Support Centre in Swindon. The Impulse team looks after Confectionery, Drinks and Tobacco products - fast moving categories with dated stock impacts.

The role of an Assistant Merchandiser is ensuring our products are in the right place in the right quantities at the right time. You will be instrumental in maximising our sales and profitability through careful planning.

What you will be doing

  • Working with the Merchandiser on planning open to buy and budget for subcategories
  • Production of range plans and accurate item ranging to support the delivery of the buying plan against forecast and budget
  • Production of stock intake and distribution plans including PO management and best method of supply
  • Forecasting sales and stock levels of new and ongoing lines to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department
  • Support range review and range construction processes
  • Reviewing dated stock and problem stock reports
  • Day to Day management of OTB process, intake and exit stock

What we are looking for

  • You will have previous experience in a similar role, with an understanding of allocation and stock management
  • Strong commercial acumen with a proactive mindset; always looking for ways to drive both the merchandising function and the wider business forward
  • Exceptional analytical skills: you will genuinely love working with numbers and using data for decision making
  • A collaborative team player with experience of working in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment

How we reward our teams

  • Hybrid working model from home and in the office
  • 4pm Friday finish
  • Flexible Working
  • 24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
  • Family friendly leave
  • Company pension
  • Sharesave Scheme
  • Annual Bonus based on company and Personal Performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Staff discount card for stores and online