You the Junior Merchandiser - Branded will trade your department, seeking out sales opportunities and help the Merchandiser with defining the strategy and planning of future ranges

Client Details

A great opportunity for an Junior Merchandiser - Branded to a leading Multi-Channel retailer in the Greater Manchester area. They are looking to grow their Merchandising team as there are going through a period of growth. You the Junior Merchandiser - Branded will report to the Senior Merchandiser on your category and review weekly trading performance and supplier management.

Description

Review Previous Seasons and produce SWOT Analysis with supporting information
Create category level product mix using history, SWOT and SMT Plan.
With Senior Merchandiser formulate the space and grading plan for store distribution.
Ensure that the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and the KPI's are signed off with the Senior merchandiser
Ensure that scheduling and Ideals are in place for your area of responsibility.
Attend key selection meetings with the Senior merchandiser and Buyer
Build the Range planBuild Layout plans in conjunction with buying and VM.
Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Asst merchandiser
Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy
Establish working relationships with Supplier Base
Manage the order books both in season and preseason to ensure that the most accurate information is always in the system.
Manage the Stock seasonality within the WSSI.
Reviews' weekly trading performance and achieved KPI's, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings and submit to the senior merchandiser.
Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer at category and line level.
Monthly - Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews
Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group
Meet and gain approval: Incorporating Forecasting any sales variance to plan
Creation of OTB's Management of commitments - On time delivery, rebuys cancellations Markdown proposals
Provide Retail with Rack List/Hit List through Merchandise Assistants.
Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
Manage Linecards Manage Intake at category and line level.
Visit and understand the store base on a regular basis.
Create action plans to Optimise Store performance.
Manage the store option plans to ensure each store has the optimum amount of stock and neither too full or lacking key lines.
Work with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer to deliver the plan Guide and direct the Merchandising Team to help deliver the plan
With the Senior Merchandiser provide and monitor development plans for the Assistant Merchandiser / Merchandise Assistant on a regular basis
Communicate to the Retail Team anything that will impact on Stores performance
Establish working relationships with Store Operations, Visuals, Marketing, Finance DC etc

Profile

Experience working at, Senior Assistant Merchandiser, Junior Merchandiser or similar in a retail head office is essential
Ability to think on feet and make decisions working within in a fast-paced environment
Strong commercial and brand awareness with an interest in product
Professional with excellent communication skills
Confident, enthusiastic and hungry to learn
Highly organised, methodical and efficient
Strong Excel Skills

Job Offer

Competitive Salary + 8.30 - 5pm + Flexible working Hours + Hybrid Working+ Free Parking + Progression Opportunities + Staff Discount + 25 days holiday plus 8 BH