We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Merchandiser to join our client's Retail head office department in Merchandise planning. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and managing merchandise, ensuring maximum profitability and availability.
Client Details
Our client is an established large organisation in the Retail industry, based in Havant. They are well-known for their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, offering a wide range of unique and inspiring products that cater to various customer needs.
Description
- Planning and managing merchandise to maximise company profitability.
- Ensuring product availability across all sales channels.
- Collaborating with the buying team to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance.
- Regularly reviewing performance indicators, like sales and discount levels.
- Managing and maintaining stock levels to ensure continuous availability.
- Maintaining relationships with suppliers and negotiating costs.
- Tracking market trends and performing competitor analysis.
- Preparing reports and sales forecasts for senior management.
Profile
A successful Merchandiser should have:
- Proven experience in retail merchandising and fashion in particular.
- Strong commercial and business acumen in the world of fashion,
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and cross-functional collaboration.
- A detail-oriented approach with a strong analytical ability.
- Proficiency in using merchandising software and tools.
- Ability to work well in a team and under pressure.
Job Offer
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the Retail industry.
- Generous holiday leave.
If you are a proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and believes they can add value to our client's Retail team in Havant, we encourage you to apply today!