John Lewis Partnership
Junior Merchandiser, Electricals
London
£34k – £51.5k/yr
Posted 2 days ago
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Junior Merchandiser, Electricals
Junior Merchandiser in Electricals
About the Role
- In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00–06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £4.75 per hour. This also applies to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.
About the Role
Are you passionate about working for an iconic brand, data-driven, and a strong communicator with a background in range planning? Then this Junior Merchandiser (Electricals) position could be ideal for you.
What you’ll do:
- Use your analytical and commercial skills to plan and optimise the best product range for customers in the Electricals category.
- Work closely with the Merchandising Manager to deliver key performance indicators, including sales, profit, stock, SKUs, availability, margin, and risk management.
- Seize opportunities and lead in-season trading to drive exceptional results for both customers and the category.
- Task-manage Merchandising Assistants in your product category, ensuring clear guidance for their roles.
- Collaborate with Buyers to develop the best product range using range planning and pricing architecture.
- Operate within a fourth-quarter pay band of £34,000–£51,500 in a permanent, hybrid role based at our London Central Office (Pimlico), with a requirement of minimum 3 on-site days per week for team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will include:
- Forecasting & planning: Accurately forecast sales, stock, profit, and SKUs for your category with support from L6 Merchandiser and Trade Planning.
- Range planning & trading: Drive commercial and customer success through assortment planning and agile in-season trading, leveraging Product Operations data.
- Stock management: Oversee the flow of stock via Merchandising Assistants to control inventory levels and Open to Buy (OTB).
- Channel optimisation: Maximise availability across retail channels while minimising inventory and supply chain costs.
- Relationship & decision-making: Work collaboratively with Buyers, Merchandisers, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Trading Operations, and suppliers, making seasonal trading, volume, and pricing decisions.
- KPI accountability: Directly influence sales, stock, margin, and availability targets with the support of senior colleagues.
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Essential Skills & Experience
We’re looking for:
- Experience in forecasting, WSSI (Weekly/Semi-Weekly Stock Injection) management, influencing, and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge in budget-to-actual (BTA) preparation, margin modelling, and flow planning.
- Merchandising expertise, including assortment planning, stock control, and retail operations.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel (or similar analytical tools).
- Reporting experience (e.g., Tableau, Business Intelligence software).
- Communication skills for presentations and stakeholder reports.
- Retail supply chain experience.
About The Partnership
We’re the UK’s largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose—brands delivered with never knowingly undersold (NKU) pricing and unmatched service.
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Why join a Partner-led organisation?
- Ownership mindset: Be a co-owner, not just an employee, sharing both responsibilities and rewards.
- Purpose-driven: Work towards building a happier world through customer focus and retail innovation.
- Community values: Embrace kindness, respect, diversity, and collaboration as core to our culture.
- Growth mindset: Invest in your personal and collective development with supportive flexible working.
- Fairness & flexibility: Balancing lifewise and work is central to our ethos, with Purposive Flex policies available where possible.
Important notes:
- Some roles require pre-employment vetting (DBS/financial probity checks) and we encourage swift completion to avoid delays.
- Roles don’t always open at the closing date—apply early if you’re interested.
- Flexible working: Partner with recruiters to explore options like flexible hours, job sharing, or compressed working.
Position Details
- Salary Band: £34,000–£51,100
- Hourly Rate: Up to £20.70/hour (including premium rates)
- Hourly Work: 35 hours per week
- Job Level: Partnership Level 8 (PL8)
- Location: London Central Office, 1 Drummond Gate, SW1V 2QQ
- Closing Date: July 8, 2026 (Flexible if high interest)
- Post Title: Junior Merchandiser in Electricals
- Contract Type: Permanent
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Skills
Forecasting & Planning
WSSI Management
Stakeholder Management
Margin Modelling
Flow Planning
Assortment Planning
Stock Management
Analytical Skills
Numerical Skills
Microsoft Excel
Business Intelligence
Tableau
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Retail Operations
Supply Chain Management
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