Overview
Trainee Merchandising Jobs in Havant, England, United Kingdom at FatFace
Title: Trainee Merchandising
Company: FatFace
Location: Havant, England, United Kingdom
Role: Trainee Merchandiser
Location: Head Office, Unit 1-3 Ridgway, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QJ
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working, 3 days per week office based
Contract Type: Fixed Term, 3 months
Who are we?
For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. Our purpose is to bring style and positivity to our customers lives through the clothes we make, the things we do and the values we have.
We are Made for Life. Considered style. Trusted quality. Sustainably sourced. Proud to be a B Corp™.
Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard.We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces.
Role Summary
The Trainee Merchandiser will be working alongside the Merchandising team to influence what our FatFaceproduct ranges look like. Alongside this you will be closely managing stock levels in order to maximise sales and minimise our markdown risk, potentialising profitability. You will learn to trade those ranges, reacting to what our customers are telling us they love, then working with our global supplier base to get the stock to our customers when they want it.
Role Responsibilities
With support from your team, you will learn the skills required to progress within our merchandising function. Responsibility comes early and you will be looking after stock for your product department.
You will be responsible for managing your departments launch position, to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time to maximise profitability.
You will receive regular feedback from your Merchandise team who will coach and develop you throughout, supporting you in reaching your goals.
Ordering and managing the intake of stock from suppliers all over the world.
Updating our product systems with the correct delivery dates and shipment modes.
Reviewing historical and current sales to forecast what stock we need for the future.
As you develop there will be the opportunity to attend range building and sign off meetings using your knowledge to influence how future ranges look.
Skills and Experience
Ability to build strong relationships across different functions within the business.
in Microsoft suite including Excel and PowerPoint
communication skills (written and verbal) with a professional and confident approach.
and can manage and prioritise a wide range of tasks.
great communicator, you will build excellent relationships both internally and externally.
to interpret data and see opportunities.
with a basic understanding of percentages.
and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, busy environment.
and at your best in a team environment
decisive and want to make a difference
Role Competencies
Passionate about the FatFace brand and embody brand values.
Use of Excel & Next Product System.
Brand and commercial awareness.
Key Contacts and Relationships:
Merchandiser
Merchandising Manager
D, B, M and Sourcing team members and line management
Brand team
Channels – Retail, Ecommerce, Wholesale & Partners.
Logistics…
