Non Food - Merchandiser Admin Assistant

Why join us

Joining us as a Merchandise Admin Assistant in our Furniture teams offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As you provide comprehensive administrative support to our Merchandising team, you will gain valuable skills and knowledge to forge a successful career in merchandising. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility in how, where, and when you work, empowering you to have a fulfilling personal life while contributing to our business goals. With a focus on learning and development, a supportive team, and a range of benefits, joining Sainsbury's means being part of a company that values your growth and provides opportunities for success.

What you'll do

As a Merchandise Admin Assistant in our Furniture teams, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive administrative support to the Merchandising team. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks that drive overall performance in the business unit. You will assist the replenishment team with store trade queries and liaise with suppliers and the imports and warehousing teams to facilitate a smooth flow of stock from the supplier to depot. Additionally, you will maintain accurate records of commitment to provide stock intake and output forecasts, prepare analysis reports as required by the Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandiser, and update delivery schedules and relevant systems to reflect the latest supplier delivery positions. Your role will also involve raising contracts for new orders, gaining a commercial awareness of our product ranges, stores, and competitors, and collaborating with replenishment teams to plan initial allocations and launch builds to meet stock and availability targets. Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, good communication, and excellent organisational ability will be key to your success in this role.

You are a detail-oriented and highly organised individual with strong analytical and numerical skills. With your excellent written and verbal communication abilities, you provide comprehensive administrative support to the Merchandising team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all tasks to drive overall performance in the business unit. You have a customer-focused mindset and pay great attention to detail in maintaining accurate records and preparing analysis for the Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandiser. With your strong interpersonal and team-working skills, you collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, such as suppliers and replenishment teams, to ensure smooth stock flow and achieve stock and availability targets. Proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to learn new systems come naturally to you, enabling you to handle various data-related tasks. Your commitment to continuous learning and your passion for the retail industry make you a valuable asset to our Merchandising Team.