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Merchandise Admin Assistant
Merchandise Admin Assistant - JD | Bury Head Office
Why JD?
Established in 1981 as a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is now a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms. With over 60,000 colleagues and 3,400+ stores across 30+ global markets, JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and became a FTSE100 company in 2019.
Driven by a vision to become the world’s leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry, JD combines:
- A people-led culture
- Innovation
- Customer obsession
You’ll play a key role in shaping the future by contributing daily to operational excellence and identifying growth opportunities.
The Role
Looking to start or advance your career in Merchandising? Whether you’re drawn to analytical skills, love working with numbers, or want professional growth in a forward-thinking company, this Merchandise Admin Assistant (MAA) role offers real challenge and development.
As an MAA, you’ll work under the Senior MAA, creating and managing purchase orders/contracts to support the Merchandising team. Duties cover:
- Order management (30%)
- Stock operations (40%)
- Trade reporting (30%)
A stepping stone to a long-term career in merchandising.
Responsibilities
Order Administration (30%)
- Create and maintain purchase orders in the JD system for specific product ranges.
- Check and verify that orders are received and filed accurately.
- Review key financial data—costs, selling prices, VAT—before ingestion, flagging issues and updating orders based on guidance from Merchandisers.
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Stock Operations (40%)
- Schedule quarterly stock replenishment and weekly new lines.
- Audit stock allocation to ensure correct ratios.
- Adjust schedules in line with direction from Merchandisers.
Trade & Reporting (30%)
- Generate and distribute key reports for monday trade meetings.
- Analyse performance of top-tier and new product lines, recommending actions within boundaries.
- Collaborate with Digital teams to ensure new product lines appear live online.
- Upload price adjustments as directed by Merchanting roles, then communicate changes to Retail.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Passionate about JD brands and its customers. You’re:
- Analytical, with a passion for numbers.
- Systems-driven, proficient in Excel and broader Microsoft Office software.
- Highly organised and attentive to detail.
- A clear communicator who can build relationships across teams and functions.
- Self-motivated, capable of taking ownership while using initiative.
- Strong teamwork skills—collaborative, sharing insights and supporting colleagues.
- Flexible and responsive to business needs.
- Curious about learning, with a growth mindset.
Team & Growth
Our Merchandising function covers high-value areas like Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories. We offer multiple growth pathways and training-focused development—whether your interests lie in sector expertise or progression into senior commercial roles.
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Why Apply?
JD offers unparalleled rewards beyond your base role. Our benefits include:
- JD Group-wide employee discount across all fasticias (JD, Size?, Scotts, Tessuti, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors).
- Full JD Pension Scheme participation.
- Competitive holiday entitlement.
- Income discounts at JD Gyms.
- In-house training programs & apprenticeships.
- Staff Sales event opportunities.
- Free on-site parking.
- Onsite canteen.
- UK and global progression opportunities.
Recruitment Process
Our application review may take up to 3 weeks. If shortlisted, candidates have early three rounds of conversation with the Talent Team, focusing on skills, experience, and career intentions.
We’re committed to diversity & inclusion—regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, background, religion, or belief. If you require reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
We believe JD’s success is built on the hard work of our colleagues—so we invest in your professional growth while you directly benefit from rewards like employee Discount on JD & partner brands.
Thank you for considering JD. We look forward to hearing from you!
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