Buying and Merchandising L4 Apprentice
OPTIC AID (UK) LTD
Yeadon Leeds, LS19 7DP
Closes in 3 days (Thursday 19 September)
Posted on 6 September 2024
Summary
Main Purpose of the Role : To develop products to take to market which meet the core values of the Opticaid/Remaldi® brand whilst meeting the latest buying trends and hitting company sales and profit targets.
-
Training course
-
Buying and merchandising assistant (level 4)
-
Hours
-
9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. 30-minutes for lunch. 37.5 hours per week.
37 hours a week
-
Possible start date
-
Tuesday 1 October
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and
work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Duties include:
- Delivering product ranges (reading glasses, sunglasses, sun reading glasses, optical accessories and gifts) that meet Opticaid’s business KPI’s (sales and profit targets) and customer needs, whilst building the brand
- Apply an ethical and sustainable approach to the buying and merchandising role
- Develop market and industry knowledge to contribute to new product development/innovation
- Undertake competitor and trend analysis
- Undertake product range forecasting and develop merchandise plans
- Manage the critical path from range selection to delivery ensuring products meet both external and internal standards
Where you’ll work
Opticaid UK LTD
Sizers Court
Henshaw Lane
Yeadon Leeds
LS19 7DP
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or
other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Buying and merchandising assistant (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
Uses their market/industry knowledge to contribute to new product development and innovation
Contributes to the building of customer focused ranges to meet the brand identity of the business
Ensures product quality and legal compliance by working within industry standards, regulations and legislation to source, purchase and sell goods
Ensures accurate implementation of the critical path prioritising actions accordingly
Negotiates in a manner that balances the need for a sound financial return, with the need to operate ethically, honestly and fairly
Monitors agreed performance targets with suppliers to manage ongoing supplier relationships
Applies the organisation strategy to buying and/or merchandising to ensure strategic objectives are met
Applies an ethical and sustainable approach to the buying and merchandising process in line with policies and procedures to achieve legal compliance
Ensures the agreed route to market is delivered and maintained successfully so that objectives are met
Works with external and internal departments (for example, marketing, distribution, suppliers) to build relationships to drive sales activity and support the delivery of the business objectives across all channels
Uses data to support decisions to influence both the strategic and operational direction of the buying and/or merchandising approach.
Demonstrates accurate application of systems in analysing data (for example, customer trends, buying patterns, stock rotation and levels)
Evaluates commercial performance to support proposed actions for both good and poor product performers
Demonstrates anticipation of customer buying and product patterns to forecast future demand
Articulates relevant ideas and opinions towards trends and competitor activity so that opportunities may be identified
Applies customer profile/trend data to inform the development of a range, products and services
Formulates and communicates customer propositions
Develops self and individuals to improve personal and team performance and capability
Demonstrates commercial buying and merchandising within a financial framework
Operates in a manner that produces the required financial rate of return for the business
Coaches and mentors new/less experienced colleagues
Analyses and presents business data to support achievement of business strategies, brand and KPIs
Ensures effective stock management to support the delivery of the sales and profit forecasts
Uses their market/industry knowledge to contribute to new product development and innovation
Contributes to the building of customer focused ranges to meet the brand identity of the business
Ensures product quality and legal compliance by working within industry standards, regulations and legislation to source, purchase and sell goods
Ensures accurate implementation of the critical path prioritising actions accordingly
Negotiates in a manner that balances the need for a sound financial return, with the need to operate ethically, honestly and fairly
Monitors agreed performance targets with suppliers to manage ongoing supplier relationships
Applies the organisation strategy to buying and/or merchandising to ensure strategic objectives are met
Applies an ethical and sustainable approach to the buying and merchandising process in line with policies and procedures to achieve legal compliance
Ensures the agreed route to market is delivered and maintained successfully so that objectives are met
Works with external and internal departments (for example, marketing, distribution, suppliers) to build relationships to drive sales activity and support the delivery of the business objectives across all channels
Uses data to support decisions to influence both the strategic and operational direction of the buying and/or merchandising approach.
Demonstrates accurate application of systems in analysing data (for example, customer trends, buying patterns, stock rotation and levels)
Evaluates commercial performance to support proposed actions for both good and poor product performers
Demonstrates anticipation of customer buying and product patterns to forecast future demand
Articulates relevant ideas and opinions towards trends and competitor activity so that opportunities may be identified
Applies customer profile/trend data to inform the development of a range, products and services
Formulates and communicates customer propositions
Develops self and individuals to improve personal and team performance and capability
Demonstrates commercial buying and merchandising within a financial framework
Operates in a manner that produces the required financial rate of return for the business
Coaches and mentors new/less experienced colleagues
Your training plan
- The apprentice will receive full on the job training with the employer as well as 20%off the job training, they will have full support from SCL Education.
- The apprentice will gain a Level 4 qualification in Buying and Merchandising.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 5 to 9)
- maths (grade 5 to 9 )
- Any (grade Level C or above)
- Any (grade Level C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can
adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
This is a an 18-month qualification and full commitment is needed from the applicant.
About this company
Opticaid pride themselves in developing and selling their own brand of Remaldi eyewear which is now synonymous with great quality, design, and choice.
Successful family run business with over 34 years experience. Ability to progress within the company for the successful candidate. This role interfaces with a number of other job roles and contributes significantly to the success of the buying/merchandise team.
http://www.opticaid.net (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
N/A
After this apprenticeship
- The apprentice will be able to progress to a Level 6 in Buying and merchandising once they have completed their Level 4.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
OPTIC AID (UK) LTD
Gillian Marchbank
gillian@opticaid.net
01132391400
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000275400.
Apply now
Closes in 3 days (Thursday 19 September)
When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can
create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.