Junior Merchandiser

Junior Merchandiser

Do you have experience and knowledge of working in a stock management/planning environment, with experience of sales analysis and forecasting? Could you provide commercial analysis of suppliers, ranges and products to identify risks and opportunities for our retail teams?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) consists of five National museums each with shops and online stores, with an annual turnover in excess of £5million. SMG stock a wide range of product categories including toys, homewares, apparel and food.

We are now recruiting for a Junior Merchandiser to join on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and is based at the Science Museum in London with hybrid working available.

About the role

As Junior Merchandiser your role is to ensure that all sites have commercial ranges relevant to their customers and adequately stocked to achieve the sales plan, while managing inventory within agreed stock targets.

You will analyse and interpret data and reports to provide commercial analysis of suppliers, ranges, products and promotions, proposing recommendations to the team. You will review current trade and historical performance to identify risks and opportunities in future product ranges.

You will manage the Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandise Assistant and will be coaching and developing them and ensuring they are delivering stock to stores in line with departmental plans. You will be maintaining a good awareness of product performance by channel and market, identifying risks and opportunities to drive maximum profit whilst minimising terminal stocks and taking appropriate action in conjunction with the relevant teams.

About you

Joining us, you will have experience and knowledge of working in a stock management/planning environment, with experience of sales analysis and forecasting. You will be able to deliver results and meet ideal targets, with consideration of commercial objectives.

Crucially, you will have good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks, whilst retaining a high level of accuracy. You will be able to work autonomously and use your initiative to think creatively and provide solutions to problems. You will be able to motivate and encourage your team, using your good communication skills to build relationships and work well with others.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.

• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.

• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.

• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.

• Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.

• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.

• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.

• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.

• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.