Merchandising Assistant

Fantastic opportunity to begin your merchandising career with us at Signet Jewelers! Here at Signet Jewelers, owners of UK retail jewellery brands Ernest Jones and H. Samuel, we have a wonderful opportunity to join our Merchandising team as a Merchandising Assistant (Internally known as Allocator) within our Gold category. Whether you are currently an Allocator, or looking to start a career in Merchandising, we would like to hear from you.   As a key part of the Merchandising team, Allocators play a crucial role within our business. You will be monitoring stock levels, intake and distribution and provide efficient reporting and administrative support to the merchandising team, ensuring that lines are always stocked, allowing our customers the widest choice available. By supporting the Merchandising team, you'll help to deliver maximum sales and profit through effective planning, forecasting and stock management. You'll liaise regularly with suppliers to ensure that orders are placed, and deliveries are made according to agreed timescales, produce accurate and regular inventory information and ensure that our information databases are kept up to date. You will also produce analysis reports, with the aim of improving overall performance. About You The role of Allocator is an analytical and numerical role suited to someone with a degree that involved maths, statistics, or quantitative modules. Any prior experience with Excel is a bonus! You will also have: Strong organisational skills, with a proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Good eye for detail. Strong numerical and proven analytical skills. Creative problem-solving skills. Flexible approach to work. Good communication and teamworking skills, and enjoy speaking to new people. A basic understanding of merchandising, with a genuine interest in forging a career within merchandising. The Allocator role offers huge career development opportunities, earning as you learn, under the guidance of the best in the business! We offer a fantastic job and more… We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits:  Competitive salary Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one. An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team. Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future. Immediate Life Assurance from day one. A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years' service. Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression. Health and Wellbeing Scheme. Financial Wellbeing scheme. Give As You Earn scheme – An easy way to support causes close to your heart. Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure. Be part of something special! Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones.  Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland.  But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores.  Just imagine where your career could take you Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1).  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need