Ever wanted to have a secret meeting in the Batcave or immerse yourself in Jurassic World? Join us at The Entertainer Head Office and you can do exactly that in our bright character-based meeting rooms!Working at our Head Office in Amersham you will be working in a busy Branch Merchandising team within our Trading function. In this entry level role, you will be supporting an Assistant Branch Merchandiser (ABM) and will be responsible for helping the team to optimise our various channel and store network stock levels. This will include helping the ABM to review sales and stock forecasts and to help execute stock balancing activities. You will be a great team player, who is enthusiastic, self-driven and quick to learn. You will also be confident analysing data and confident around numbers. Experience working in a stock/retail focused administration role will also be an advantage. You will enjoy the cut and thrust of trade and possess a natural ability to build strong working relationships in order to deliver a first-class service to our channels. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. Responsibilities Prepare and maintain various reports in a timely manner, on a weekly basis, to ensure that the data is accurate. Supporting ABM to manage stock flow, ensuring optimal availability across each channel and highlighting issues and opportunities. Assist with store performance analysis to ensure optimal stock levels. Assist with the monitoring of key products/never out of stock lines and collaborate with Merchandising & Buying. Liaise with Logistics Planning team to ensure effective planning of inbound/outbound stock flow to create a dynamic and an ever-changing mix of product to create the best customer experience. Support the communication of promotional activity and price changes to the Branch Merchandising team to support the sales forecast. Support the Branch Merchandising team to answer Area and Store Manager queries ensuring stores are properly supported. Other ad hoc duties such as analysis and reporting as requested by your line manager. Skills & Experience A great administrator with an excellent attention to detail. Commercially savvy with a positive and helpful attitude. Good analytical and mathematical skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Able to manipulate and analyse data. Good working knowledge of MS Office including excel. As an employee at The Entertainer your amazing benefits will include: - Birthday Leave plus 33 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays) - Annual Bonus scheme - Retail Trust & Virtual GP - Pension salary sacrifice - Flexible access to your pay via Wage Stream - Generous toy discount - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay - High Street and leisure discounts - Cycle to work scheme. - Life Cover
Industry:
Retail
Specialties:
toys, games, retailing, and multi-channel
Employees:
1,001-5,000
Annual Revenue:
£220.7m
Founded:
1981
Address:
TEAL House, Anglo Office Park, 67 White Lion Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, GB, HP7 9FB
The Entertainer and the Early Learning Centre stock thousands of toys and games in more than 160 stores across the UK and online at TheToyShop.com or elc.co.uk. The Entertainer was founded by husband and wife team Gary and Catherine Grant in 1981 and The Entertainer has the same family values today. Our mission is to be the best-loved toyshop - one child, one community at a time. We're expanding internationally too and have stores in Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Cyprus with more on the way.
