Merchandiser/ Modular Planner - Asda

Merchandiser/ Modular Planner - Asda

Location: Leeds (LS1) , Leeds View map Salary: Competitive base pay plus excellent benefits package Date posted: 13/06/2012 18:03 Job type:Permanent Company: ASDA STORES LTD Contact: People team People team Ref: Totaljobs/107671BR Job ID: 53832037

Merchandiser/ Modular Planner Fresh Food

Based at Asdas retail head office in Leeds, Yorkshire

About the role

Its not just costs we want to reduce for our customers; we want to drive innovation to deliver first to market solutions which exceed our customers' expectations and offer a real point of difference to our competitors. Thats why merchandising is such an important part of our business. The merchandising role enables the development of world class layouts & ranges in our stores. Youll find yourself working in a high-energy environment landing merchandising briefs in store and supporting product innovation with the Buying teams. Youll help us maximise space and drive sales by applying learnings about seasonality, trends, our customers & how they shop our stores. Its an exciting challenge and a great way to progress your career.

Join Asda and you wont just be part of a fast-paced culture. Youll be part of a mission to save our customers money every day. Its a simple idea that makes every minute of every day a real adventure. As well as outstanding development, theres the buzzing atmosphere youd expect in a place where everyone works together because everyone counts.

The ins and outs

Organising and facilitating live builds to deliver increased sales and profit

Applying creative thinking to products of all shapes and sizes and pulling them together into a collective display

Presenting your build to cross functional groups at our Merchandising Centre of Excellence

Working closely with Supply, Trading Operations and Trading team to adhere to multiple critical paths

Creating accurate store briefs

What youll need

Ideally have a proven track record in merchandising, trading, modular planning

A commitment to getting things right, every day

An understanding of trading process

An analytical, creative and team approach

The confidence to challenge and influence people

Ideally have knowledge of using Prospace