Junior Merchandiser in Bath, England at Lovehoney Group

Lovehoney Group is the world’s leading sexual wellbeing company, with the mission to elevate pleasure through innovative technologies, a data-driven approach, and foster creative and fresh perspectives on intimacy. We offer exciting brands with innovative, high-quality sex toys, lingerie, and accessories in a streamlined online shopping experience.

At Lovehoney, we employ over 800 passionate and progressive individuals across 11 global offices, each person contributing a unique blend of talents to our diverse workforce. We are proud to be a company that thrives by doing things differently, challenging expectations and stereotypes while making a positive impact on our customers’ lives.

Join us at Lovehoney, where pleasure combines with creativity, data, and innovation!

We are currently looking for a Junior Merchandiser who will be integral to driving high-level performance across Lovehoney Group. Partnering directly with the Buying, Ecommerce and Warehousing teams, your focus will be on optimising purchasing processes, maintaining accurate stock levels and strengthening supplier relationships. In this role, you will combine your appreciation for commercial retail and customer trends with your capacity for creative problem-solving and data-driven decision-making. You will develop skills crucial to advancing in a competitive, fast-paced retail sector, all within a company that prizes dedication and results.

• Manage category POs (placing, monitoring and updating) for both weekly and seasonal needs, ensuring accuracy in units, pricing and timely deliveries.
• Analyse category and stock performance alongside your line manager and Trading team, identifying stock challenges, sales opportunities and actions to optimise availability and minimise overstock.
• Support weekly trading activity by reviewing sales, stock cover and product performance, identifying opportunities and risks, and communicating key actions to relevant teams.
• Develop sourcing strategies to improve margins, including supporting negotiations on MOQs, pricing and delivery terms, while fostering and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
• Work closely with the Trading team to identify available stock for promotions, build promotional stock lists and ensure stock is appropriately allocated to support key campaigns and maximise sales.

• A strong foundation in operational purchasing, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects, processes and day-to-day tasks.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actions. Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a high level of ambition and a genuine passion for procurement, merchandising and supply chain management.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset, with the ability to build strong relationships across Buying, Trading, Ecommerce, Warehousing and supplier teams.
• Highly organised and commercially minded, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven retail environment.

• A competitive salary that values your skills and expertise, because we know you deserve it.
• Secure your financial future with a comprehensive pension scheme, so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing you are taken care of.
• Keep your mind and body in top shape with a health cash plan and gym discounts, with £15 a month towards the gym of your choice.
• Treat yourself and your loved ones with our generous staff discounts and be rewarded for your hard work with our fantastic annual bonus scheme.
• Work with a company that cares about your well-being and success and join our supportive and dynamic team.
• Stay secure at work and at home with a complimentary 1Password Family account. All Lovehoney Group employees can invite up to five family members to join, offering your household a safe and simple way to manage passwords and sensitive information safely and easily.

• CV review
• Interview with one of Talent Acquisition Team Members
• AI based task
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Hiring Team Interview