John Lewis & Partners
Junior Merchandiser, Electricals
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About the Role
Would you like to work for an iconic brand? Are you great at analysing data and building relationships? Do you have experience in range planning?
We are looking for a Junior Merchandiser in Electricals.
You will use your analytical and commercial skills to plan and optimise the best range for customers within your category. You will work under the guidance of the Merchandising Manager to deliver your agreed KPIs, including: sales, profit, stock, SKUs, availability, margin, and risk management.
You will maximise opportunities as they arise and lead the in-season trading to optimise outcomes for both customers and your category.
You will task manage Merchandising Assistant/s relevant to your product category, ensuring they have clear guidelines to succeed.
You will analyse commercial inputs to develop, along with the Buyer, the best range of products, supported by effective and comprehensive range planning and pricing architecture, delivering market-leading assortments.
Salary: £34,000.00 - £51,500.00 (full pay band) Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Hybrid (min. 3 days a week in the office at our London Central Office in Pimlico) Location: Pimlico Head Office campus
Key Responsibilities
You will be accountable for:
- Accurately planning and forecasting sales, stock, profit and SKUs for your category (with support from the L6 Merchandiser and Trade Planning team)
- Ensuring commercial and customer success through range planning and in-season trading, using insights from Product Operations
- Managing stock flow through Merchandising Assistants, ensuring optimal inventory levels and Open To Buy, while balancing channel availability and minimising inventory/supply chain costs
- Collaborating agilely across teams: Merchandising, Buying, Head of Merchandising, Supply Chain, Trade Planning, Sourcing, Trading Operations, Design and Product Technology
- Developing strong relationships with suppliers and brands
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Additional responsibilities include:
- Forecasting assortment Sales, Stock, and Margin KPIs, setting Open To Buy parameters aligned with commercial and customer targets (with guidance from the L6 Merchandiser)
- Collaborating with Buying on season trading decisions, volume, contractual terms, and product lifecycle strategies
- Task managing relevant Merchandising Assistant/s
Essential Skills & Experience
Required:
- Experience in forecasting & planning, WSSI (World Stock Supply Information) management, and stakeholder engagement/influencing
- Familiarity with BTA (Business Terms Agreement) preparation, margin modelling and flow planning
- Proven expertise in merchandising practices, including assortment planning and stock management
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or equivalent analytical tools
- Proficiency in reporting tools such as Business Intelligence or Tableau
- Communication and presentation skills
- Understanding of Retail & Supply Chain Operations
- Proactive mindset focused on learning and development
About The Partnership
We are the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to our cherished brands: John Lewis and Waitrose. We are driven by our purpose: to build a happier world.
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- Retail excellence: Committed to evolving through innovation, adaptability and diversification—insisting on "Never Knowingly Undersold" on price, quality and service (John Lewis) or food-loving curation (Waitrose).
- Ownership culture: Our approach ensures we all share success and responsibility, using our voices constructively to maintain respectful collaboration during both challenging and rewarding times.
- Diversity & inclusion: Our differences contribute to a culture where everyone can belong, thrive, and bring their authentic selves to work.
- Unity: Together, we drive meaningful impact for our business and our Partners.
Important Notes for Candidates
- Pre-employment vetting may apply (including DBS checks) for some roles—necessary procedures will be outlined during recruitment. We encourage prompt completion of vetting documents to avoid application delays.
- Financial probity checks may also be required for certain positions.
- Early applications are encouraged, as we occasionally close vacancies when there is an overwhelming volume.
- Reasonable adjustments for disabilities are offered: please contact us as soon as possible if additional support is required to complete your application form.
Flexible working arrangements (e.g., flexible/compressed hours, job sharing, or part-time schedules) are supported, subject to availability. Discuss these options further with the hiring manager during the interview process.
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