Junior Merchandiser - International

The Junior Merchandiser champions efficient ways of working, strengthens capacity planning, and contributes to best‐in‐class merchandising practices, while role‐modelling collaborative behaviours and guiding junior team members to ensure seamless delivery of the commercial plan.

Requirements

• Maintain and continuously re‐forecast the WSSI using channel‐led metrics, ensuring visibility of performance across all channels and identifying clear risks and opportunities, under the guidance of the Merchandiser
• Manage the Business Unit (BU) /department retail sales budget, using MFP and other planning tools to generate an OTB that you own and are accountable for delivering in line with the commercial plan
• Analyse forward seasonal buys, working closely with partnership teams to challenge and influence channels with the Merchandiser to optimise trade and maximise sales
• Drive the weekly trade with consistency and discipline, using data‐driven insights to identify risks, highlight opportunities, and recommend required actions
• Champion efficient ways of working, supporting process consistency across merchandising teams and guiding Assistant Merchandisers where needed

Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
• Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you