Merchandiser - Consumer & Lifestyle

The Hut Group ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Overview

Job Description

About The Hut Group: THG is one of the world's fastest growing and largest online retailers. We have over a decade of experience building and growing brands in the Beauty and Wellness sectors, in over 160 markets. We create brilliant digital brand experiences and our in-house team design, develop and build a bespoke proprietary technology platform that is used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. With a world-class business, a proprietary technology platform, and disruptive business model, our ambition is to be the global digital leader.Our culture is fast-paced and ambitious - we like to move twice as fast others believe to be possible. This belief is a fundamental part of the DNA that has supported our incredible growth. Our people are our strength and we have over 4,000 diverse, smart thinkers across the globe who are encouraged to think creatively and empowered to turn their ideas into actions. To support our ambitious growth, we are looking for commercially astute, ambitious individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG and play a part in driving the Group forward on its truly exciting journey. About the Division: Consumer is home to THG's heritage sites and true home of the geek. Includes brands such as Zavvi, iwantoneofthose, and Popinabox - some of Europes largest online retailers for Licensed Merchandise, Collectibles, and Gifting products. There's a real passion and drive within our innovative team, to both achieve and be part of something special. This attitude and culture has been key to driving rapid international growth. A focus on in-house produced and exclusive products through our print on demand facility, has accelerated evolution of the sites away from traditional entertainment retailers towards growing Merchandise and Collectible markets - an area we plan to continue our investment in. We are looking for creative, innovative, and resourceful people to come and join us on our exciting journey About the Role: We are looking for passionate and ambitious people who love a challenge. You will learn all there is to know about merchandising, working alongside our buying and trading teams supporting in the availability of our brands. As our own brand Print on Demand business continues its rapid growth, we are looking for a confident Assistant/Junior Merchandiser to join our expanding team. We are ideally looking at a candidate with 1-2 years' experience looking to make their next step up as a merchandiser. At THG, we encourage and promote growth and exploration within your role and as such, the below list gives only a summary of the role remit: * Maintaining the delivery schedules and reporting on incoming stocks on a weekly basis - controlling and overseeing weekly intake in line with departmental requirements * Liaising with long lead time suppliers and warehouse to ensure an effecting landing of stock - prioritising intake where necessary * Managing all print on demand WSSI's and reporting on availability to the wider team - working to resolve stock/delivery issues with a strong understanding of commercial impact * Responsible for replenishing stock and maximising sales - managing and running order replenishment reporting and ensuring detailed analysis in order to get the right quantities on order * Forecasting sales at SKU level, using sales history, lost sales/sell through calculations and future business plans to prepare order quantities * Provide the Senior Merchandiser and Buying team with previous season analytics at product in order to best inform future buys * Review processes and procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure they are fit for purpose as the business grows * Raise purchase orders and monitor stock levels - checking payments, invoices, delivery notes against packing lists and purchase orders Requirements * 1-2 years Industry experience * Ambitious, team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment * Self-motivated and impeccable attention to detail * Be commercially aware with a trading mentality * Analytical mind-set Benefits * Competitive salary. * Genuine responsibility from the start of your career at THG. * Discounted Gym membership. * Access to onsite doctor. * Enrolled onto company pension plan. * Leadership and Development training throughout your career.