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Based in the Womenswear department, this Junior Merchandising role will see you planning and managing department sales, stock and markdowns to maximise sales & margin across channels, and achieve terminal stock targets, under guidance from the line manager.
Client Details
Our client is a large, well-established company in the fashion & retail industry, with 200+ stores across the UK. This company is known for its commitment to providing high-quality sustainable products to its customers, and for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its employees.
Description
- Thorough weekly re-forecasting of the WSSI and trading proposals, ensure that in-season activity maximises profitability whilst maintaining efficient stock control.
- To produce plan WSSI, create weekly phased plans by channel and category for sales, margin, stock, and markdown, taking traded history and planned future events into consideration.
- Create a grade-level range plan that satisfies strategic channel, financial, and space requirements.
- Work cross-functionally to produce department product strategy aligned with overall company strategy, proposing the financial parameters and successfully implementing.
- Work closely with the team to develop and select a balanced and commercial range that delivers the product strategy, and successfully sign off with Management.
- Plan seasonal pricing and promotional activity together with Buyer and in line with overall strategy, supported by financial evaluation.
- Input into & implement a supply chain strategy that sets out short-, medium- and long-term plans for supplier partnerships, development & improvement.
- Review, propose and cost markdown events and promotional activity, calculating the effect on margin and profit.
- Manage stock availability to ensure maximum profitability, launch dates are met and sale and stocks are potentialised in line with WSSI forecasts across trading channels.
- Direct the allocation, replenishment and branch merchandising function to potentialise stocks and store performance.
- Input into cross-functional activity as required e.g. retail operations, visual merchandising, finance, logistics.
- Effectively manage and motivate merchandising team through development and appraisals.
Profile
- Business related Degree Proven track record in Merchandising at either Junior Merchandiser/ Merchandiser level in fashion.
- Team Management & task delegation skills
- Highly numerate and able to interpret data to determine decision making, working to budgets and financial plans.
- Ability to present complex technical information to others in an understandable way.
- Strong planning and organisation skills - able to change plans in line with business needs.
- Understanding of critical path and product life cycle
- Use of CIMS, Excel & QA systems.
- Omnichannel experience of financial metrics - demonstrating category success within Stores and Direct channels, through product strategy, working to budget.
- Stock - maximising profitability and availability
Job Offer
- A competitive salary
- Hybrid working pattern, 3 days office-based and 2 days working from home.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- A supportive work environment in the retail industry.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
- The chance to work in a vibrant location.
