Joules Product Operations Trainee Merchandiser

About the Role:

Ready to start your Joules Journey

Prepare to be part of a dynamic hard-working collaborative and inspirational team creating and bringing product to market season after season for our iconic British brand. You can expect a journey outlined with clear goals and aspirations shared by the whole business whilst building cross-collaborative relationships including the opportunity to work with our Founder; Tom Joule and his Senior Team who have a wealth of knowledge to share.

Step into the role ofProduct Operations Trainee Merchandiser!

Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office.

The Merchandising Operations team pride themselves on Operational Excellence taking a forward facing solution based approach identifying risks and opportunities in all that they do.

No two days are the same in the Merch Ops department; this role will involve problem solving analysing data and process optimisation.

You will be working closely with the Merchandising team and all key stakeholders throughout the business.

Key areas that the role will cover:

• Maximising both full price and markdown sales by working closely with in house merchandising teams and branch merchandising to optimise stock in all channels.
• Supporting new store openings and events stock allocation
• Ensuring we are managing markdown stock through our channels at key points in the season and utilising the correct exit routes when appropriate.
• Building and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders across marketing finance partnership teams product teams and the product operations team at Next.
• Driving system excellence across the product merch team
• Troubleshooting with the product merch team across systems
• Supporting key stakeholders with reporting requests

About You:

From a technical and operational perspective it would be advantageous if you have:

• Strong eye for detail and data interrogation
• Previous industry experience is essential - this could be via an internship a paid position or work experience
• Confident stakeholder communications skills you must have the confidence to push back when required
• Experience working within a collaborative cross-functional environment is essential
• Being able to see the bigger picture from an operational perspective
• Strong problem solving skills
• Completer finisher
• Self motivated
• Desire to learn
• Highly organised

What we value most here at Joules is your ability to really align with who we are as a Brand. So if you:

• Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry
• Are fearlessly creative with ideas to share
• Are not afraid to fail and grow
• Have a genuine positivity for the future of our brand and all we can achieve
• Are adaptable and can embrace change
• Can work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your all
• Enjoy celebrating success

Then look no further the role of Product Operations Trainee Merchandiserwas made for you!

Where will you be working

This is a full time role based at The Barn - our Head Office in Market Harborough Leicestershire 5 days per week.

Your Application

Due to the high volume of applications received for our roles please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. Please review the followingJoules Cover Letter adviceto support your application.

Sponsorship

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and would not therefore be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without sponsorship.

Please note that we may close the advert early if the required level of applications is received - this role requires an immediate start so apply now to receive early consideration.