Assistant Merchandiser, Home & EHT

As the Assistant Merchandisers within the sourcing profession you will be accountable for managing the stock availability from suppliers within one or more categories. You will work within a team of merchandisers on maximising the on time deliveries across our new product development and everyday core product lines, as well as identify efficiencies to reduce our supply chain cost.

You will support the team on other activities including but not limited to, development of product, lab dip / bulk approvals.

Main Role Responsibilities

• New product development delivering on time
• Replenishment and stock availability through on time delivery
• Tracks and monitors shipment budgets and cash benefits
• Support production related claims & charges with Suppliers
• Post order critical path on new product development
• Delivering planned budgets across categories and suppliers
• Complete scorecard evaluation of suppliers influences supplier strategy on a category level
• Negotiates with suppliers on recovery of production related claims or charges
• Support or lead agreement on post order critical paths across new product development to ensure delivery and launch can be fulfilled
• Execute opportunities and initiatives on improving Speed to Market through simpler processes, forecasting, stock holding with suppliers

Skills and Experience

Essential

• 1-3 years experience in sourcing, order and stock management in FMCG or Branded business
• Independent and self motivated
• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Desirable

• Degree in relevant field e.g. merchandising
• Experience with a similar type of retailer or sourcing office

We support agile working practices across the John Lewis Partnership. If you are looking for flexible working options please discuss this at your interview, as each role will have a differing level of flexibility.

Interested parties please click the "APPLY" button to submit your application with full resume including current and expected salary.