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Assistant Merchandiser
Why Join JD?
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms. With over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across 30+ markets worldwide, JD Sports Fashion Plc has been a FTSE100 company since 2019 and continues to expand globally.
We strive to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. By joining us, you’ll contribute to our strategic goals:
- People-led, innovative, and customer-focused organisation
- Operational excellence with growth opportunities
- Daily objectives that drive long-term success
Assistant Merchandiser – Vacancy Overview
Location: Bury Head Office (JD Sports Fashion fascia) Role: Supports a Merchandiser to ensure optimal stock availability, maximise product potential, and collaborate with all levels of the business.
### Responsibilities
📊 Plan (5%)
- Support with product mix reporting and analysis
- Assist in range planning at a store level with the Merchandiser/Buyer
- Set brand/division/category plans (SAM)
- Load plans in WSSI after product mix meetings
📋 Order (15%)
- Create accurate size ratios for all purchases
- Ensure planners are aligned with the order-raising process
- Support Merchandise Assistants in creating upload-based purchase orders
- Reconcile supplier order books and flag anomalies for bigger brands
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🏪 Stock (20%)
- Collaborate with the Buying team to collate bookings
- Prioritise intake and optimise stock placement with Merchandiser guidance
- Build strong supplier relationships
📈 Trade (60%) (Core focus)
- Review reports to prepare weekly trade emails; generate focus points for:
- Yourself
- The Merchandise Assistant
- Analyse sales to propose:
- Cancellations
- Rephasing
- Markdowns (for Merchandiser approval)
- Identify:
- Over-/underperforming stores
- Fast-track priority lines (ITB, IBT)
- Review branch trade actions for Assistant follow-up
- Undertake store visits, collate reports, and share feedback
- Contribute to new/refit stock packages
- Linecard management (AM/SAM):
- Setup and review linecards
- Use data to suggest stock/option level adjustments
- Propose markdown suggestions
- Ensure range plans achieve planned options
- Oversee the Merchandise Assistant’s weekly tasks
- Build collaborative relationships across teams
### Requirements
The ideal candidate:
- Passionate about JD and its brands and customers
- Basic merchandising knowledge and analytical skills (focused on numbers)
- Microsoft Office skills (Excel proficiency highly-valued)
- Highly organised with sharp attention to detail
- Strong communicator with relationship-building skills
- Proactive and initiative-driven (self-motivated problem-solving)
- Teammind—collaboration, trust, and empowerment
- Positive and flexible with a growth mindset
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### Team Structure
The Merchandising team is structured into departments:
- Sportswear
- Footwear
- Accessories
Key opportunities available:
- Working with global suppliers
- Training & development programs
- Career progression (domestically & internationally)
### Benefits
Supporting JD colleagues with work-life balance and rewards:
✅ Company-wide discounts across JD Sports, Size?, Blacks, Millets, and GO Outdoors ✅ Pension scheme ✅ Holiday entitlement ✅ Discounted membership at JD Gyms ✅ In-house training/development and apprenticeships ✅ Staff sales ✅ Onsite parking ✅ Canteen facilities ✅ Career progression opportunities
### Application Process
Recruitment timelines:
- Applications are reviewed individually.
- If shortlisted, you’ll be contacted within 3 weeks for an interview.
- No update after 3 weeks? Consider the application unsuccessful.
- Open to diverse backgrounds; reasonable adjustments provided for interviews.
### JD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds (age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or disability).
Ready to build your future at JD? Apply today.
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