Associate Merchandising Assistant

About the role
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You will be responsible for

Job Summary:

To support the Tesco Merchandisers with Order confirmations to enable raising of accurate and on time Purchase orders by partnering 

with suppliers and play a crucial role in supporting the merchandising team to ensure the successful planning, development, and 

execution of product assortments.

In this job, I'm accountable for:

Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence and have these specific risk responsibilities: 

• Identifying operational improvements and finding solutions by applying CI tools and techniques

• Responsible for completing tasks and transactions within agreed KPI's

• Knows and applies fundamental work theories/concepts/processes in own areas of work

• Consulting the Merchandising managers and raising the Order confirmations based on negotiations and initiate them with the supplier

• Assist in maintaining optimal stock levels by monitoring inventory turnover and replenishment needs

• Analyse sales data and trends to identify best-selling and underperforming products on weekly basis

• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to track order status, lead times, and delivery schedules

• Participate in assortment planning meetings and provide input on product selection, assortment composition, and assortment range

• Assist in setting competitive pricing based on market research and profit margin objectives

• Generate purchase orders and work with the Ordering team to ensure timely product replenishment

• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, sales data, and supplier communications.

• Generate regular reports and provide insights to the merchandising team

• Responsible for uploading order confirmations and exporting Purchase orders into various Tesco systems and investigate PO failures 

and drive on time resolution

-Assist Merchandising Managers with data and insights around the purchase orders raised and their statuses to enable them with 

effective stock planning

Key people and teams I work with in and outside of Tesco: 

People, budgets and other resources I am accountable for

in my job:

erchandising Planning Managers, Sourcing hubs, Suppliers, IT 

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support teams, Assistant Merch Planners

Operational skills relevant for this job:

Experience relevant for this job:

Planning and Organizing, Collaborating & Partnering, Ownership 

Any graduate with Merchandising/supply chain experience (1 

& Accountability, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Analyses 

year) would be preferred

and Judgement, Numeracy Skills, Stakeholder management and 

Proficient Written and Verbal Communication Skills

You will need
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Whats in it for you?
At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you. 

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. 

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.  

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable. 

Salary
- Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment. 

Performance Bonus
- Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually 

Leave & Time-off
- Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy. 

Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary
- In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF. 

Health is Wealth
- Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws. 

Mental Wellbeing
- We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.  

Financial Wellbeing
- Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.  

Save As You Earn (SAYE)
- Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.  

Physical Wellbeing
- Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle. 

About Us
At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. 

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed. 

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.