Merchandiser, Retail

MERCHANDISER | ECOM & RETAIL | INTERNATIONAL RETAILER | HYBRID | 18 Month FTC

Working for one of the most recognisable retailers in The UK with one of the best merchandising functions in the country, this is a great opportunity for an experienced merchandiser, to strengthen their CV by getting this brand on there!

You will be working on one of my client's premier categories, leading a small team. You will have opportunity for continued development and real progression potential.

Responsibilities:

Forecasting stock within inventory plans with the support of junior members of your team

Balancing pricing, risk profile and category, supplier profiles, colour, and mixes throughout all product ranges each season

Build and implement WSSI & OTB management to ensure sales and stock targets are achieved.

You will be responsible for identifying best sellers and move on's that the team need to focus on to generate new sales.

Review product and supplier mix's with your Buyer to ensure that the right product, quality and designs are being brought into the business

Building strategy, lessons learnt and weekly trade packs for the wider team, whilst being confident in presenting your suggestions and actions to senior management.

Establish a consistent pricing architecture across your ranges whilst being mindful of the competition and any promotional activity you wish to implement

Manage the range in conjunction with the Head of Merchandising, along with the Buying & Design team ensuring that the best product is being brought into the business

You will conduct market specific promotions and activity to grow the business, this is a great opportunity to have autonomy within a merchandising function

Analysing and collating data to provide support to the team in decision making.

Constantly monitor and review online performance in order to potentialise/maximise profit

Responsible for monthly Re-forecast whilst feeding back key actions to the Senior and Head of Merchandising.

You will protect your department by reviewing your cover each week and will make commercial decisions about getting new product or repeats into the business

You will be a motivating line manager who is approachable to all junior colleague

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Experience in at merchandiser level or higher

The ability to work independently and collaboratively

Excellent Planning and Organisational skills

Strong influencer

Great interpersonal skills

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