Assistant Merchandiser - Footwear Advertised by OA West End Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Salary: up to 32,000Purpose of Role: As an Assistant Merchandiser, you will play a crucial role in trading the department, managing allocations, and maximising sales potential across all stores and online platforms. You will also take the lead in training and developing the allocator to ensure they meet both departmental and personal objectives.Main Responsibilities:Role Specific:Collaborate with the Merchandising team to forecast sales and manage line cards effectively.Take full control of placing repeats and planning markdowns to optimise sales opportunities.Produce and analyse daily and weekly reports to keep the team informed and agile.Own all allocations and distribution within the department to maximise efficiency.Partner with stores to ensure stock packages meet sales potential without overstocking-focus on flagship locations, German stores, the website, and concessions.Strategically plan options by grade to maintain a balanced stock offering.Manage weekly intake for the department.Mentor and support the allocator, fostering their development and ensuring they meet objectives.Present figures and contribute insights in meetings to drive team success.Conduct ad hoc analysis as needed.Attend supplier meetings to strengthen partnerships and ensure alignment on product offerings.Living the Office Values:Bring innovation and energy to the role.Be open to learning a