Assistant Category Merchandiser (Mobile)

Assistant Category Merchandiser (Mobile)

London - Hybrid Working
Permanent
Full-time
Grade 3

Our passion at Currys is helping everyone enjoy the latest tech. We're proud of the service levels we provide for our customers - online, in-store or in their homes. And it's all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins.

As an Assistant Category Merchandiser within the Mobile function, you'll be working with one of our most exciting categories and have the opportunity to work with some of our key brands such as Samsung and Motorola. Our Merchandising teams help our categories hit targets by building relationships with suppliers and monitoring performance. You'll be at the heart of our success, helping our Category Merchandiser to deliver category performance. It's an environment that's packed full of opportunities, which means you can build the future you want.

Role overview:

As part of this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Build close relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and our supply chain to ensure continuity of supply
• Step up and take responsibility for achieving all key performance indicators (sales, stock, margin and markdown)
• Review sales forecasts based on historical data, seasonal trends and market trends
• Monitor weekly performance and make recommendations to ensure that we implement in-season plans and deliver target availability across the store estate

You will need:

• Previous experience in Merchandising, ideally in consumer goods, technology, non fashion or a fashion related sector
• A relevant degree (or equivalent), e.g., Marketing, Merchandising, Retail or Business
• Knowledge of merchandise planning systems such as SAP, Compass Planning or similar
• Experience of business objects
• Strong numerical, analytical skills, and communication skills

We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we reward you with benefits that go deeper than just the day-to-day. Benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career.

They include:

Hybrid working
Holiday allowance
Competitive pension scheme
Access to discretionary company bonus scheme
Life Assurance
Staff discounts and offers

Beyond that, we'll be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role. We're building a team that brings technology to people, making their lives better, easier and fuller, and you can be part of it.

Why join us:

Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email careers@currys.co.uk and we'll do our best to help.]]>