Are you an international, concession or partnerships merchandiser, who loves the relationship side of merchandising? Then I have just the role for you... My client is an exciting business - with a strong reputation built over decades - and they are looking for a Merchandiser to oversee international and third party relationships, partnering with the brands ontrading, forecasting and managing stock across the channels and concession models.
Reporting into the HOM, you will -
?Work with retail merchandising to deliver appropriate season planning, at brand and category levelfor partners.
?Create detailed option planning from the available ranges and stock. Propose buy units at style & brand
?Be the main point of contact forconcession partners internally . Externally build relationships with the partners.
?Produce relevant trade reporting, reviewing weekly trade and taking actions to maximise sales and manage stock, updating management on performance.
?Review end of season performance and provide key information to the wider merchandising team, buying and design.
?Review performance with partners, share and receive feedback to enhance future performance, feedback to merchandising and design.
?Ad hoc analysis and size curve analysis for seasonal buys. Monitor returns, highlighting potential issues to the wider merchandising team, design and sourcing.
?Manage in-season stock levels, initial order quantities and replenishment based on sales performance and current trends
?Track new season stock deliveries and plan intake and launch dates forpartners
?Ensure required product data are available and communicated/uploaded to partners in a timely manner in the correct format. Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure product images are available where required.
?Propose and monitor promotional activity and markdownsaligned with brand strategy and other brand channels. Propose stock packages for markdowns, promotions and key events
?Present ranges and delivery information as required by partners.
If this feels exciting then send your CV over straight away.