- Working from a Merchandising view within a cross functional team including Buying, Distribution, Finance, Systems, Retail and Assurance to develop the RFID platform within John Lewis,- Identifying, engaging and influencing suppliers (such as fashion brands and RFID tag suppliers) to enable the effective delivery of the RFID project, - Creating new processes and system developments to support the RFID Platform, - Creating and communicating the RFID vision for success for Merchandising, Buying & Brand, Retail, Distribution and Systems,- Developing new systems, reporting and measures the RFID project makes available,- Developing the project benefits analysis, and presenting to stakeholders in an understandable format,- Producing and implementing training of new systems, reports and processes on relevant areas within Buying & Merchandising,- Working cross functionally to embed RFID processes and drive agreed benefits and KPIs of project within Merchandising,- Anticipating, highlighting and responding to changes to the project plan, taking corrective actionActively managing risks associated with the project,- Working with key stakeholders to identify gaps within the project, recommending actions to address such gaps and working cross functionally with stakeholders to deliver resulting actions.,

Providing effective administrative support to the Merchandiser / Assistant Merchandiser and exploiting the replenishment systems enabling the effective management of inventory and suppliers.Responsibilities included:- Communicating to and building a strong working relationship with key stakeholders and external suppliers on a regular basis,- Providing and developing the analysis of sales performance and commerciality of product to support Merchandiser and Suppliers in decision-making,- Lead meetings with suppliers, using stock and sales analysis to make trading decisions,- Managing supply base by cross functionally working between the Buying office and Supply Chain and forecasting intake and dispatch to maintain inventory levels,- Supporting where possible in the development of higher level, cross-functional merchandising projects for the business, - Actively seeking improvement in branch and merchandising related processes,- Providing effective administration support to the Merchandising team by managing inventory, order processing, deliveries and stock transfers to ensure that stock is handled effectively and profitability, - Accurately maintaining product data in the assortment ensuring that all new entries are dealt with swiftly,- Addressing all inventory related queries,- Improving buying office processes, including supply chain, replenishment, multichannel strategy and new shop planning, recommending action for improvement as required. Employing the effective use of processes and new systems to achieve prescribed KPIs.

Duties included:Coordinating the food service section when immediate managers are not present,Managing staff rota and schedule throughout the day,Managing health & safety forms,Organising and maintaining effective filing systems within the Press department,Handling stock counts and orders within the section,Liaising with other sections within the store to highlight risk areas and support where needed,The set-up and display of food service counters,Serving customers on various counters (Meat, Fish, Delicatessen, Patisserie, Food to Go),Processing customer transactions at checkouts,