Assistant Merchandiser

Job Purpose

To provide consistent and accurate analytical support to the Merchandising team focusing on covering all retail channels and strategic planning for self-portrait.

• Responsible for yearly, monthly, seasonal, weekly and daily budgets for the retail channels
• Produce new season OTBs for the retail channels
• Manage order placement with sourcing team to maintain stock levels in season and end of season
• Work closely with Buying to optimize new season buys, optimizing buy depth and size curves
• Plan end-of-season markdown in outlet stores, working closely with Ecom and Warehousing team to clear stock while optimizing revenue
• Responsible for yearly packaging / accessories forecast and manage orders

• Produce weekly trade reports, measuring performance against plan, against last year and year-to-date
• Continually monitor product and stores performance, taking action to maximize performance
• Quarterly review of sales performance vs budget, re-forecasting as needed
• Review seasonal performance, presenting results and lessons learnt to the business
• Monitor any stock issues, identifying out of stocks and recut recommendations
• Optimize inventory through RTVs, swaps and internal stock moves

• Partake in initial store opening planning as part of the expansion strategy for both full price and off price
• Conduct regular store visits both locally and regionally
• Manage product assortment and pricing for the outlet stores
• Work closely with Retail Managers to ensure smooth operations of the store
• Manage new season allocations, ensuring timely deliveries and cohesive assortments
• Develop initial allocation and replenishment plans and generate purchase orders to support operational and commercial demand

• Deputize for the Head of Merchandising as needed
• Manage the workload and development of the MAA

• Flexible and adaptable approach to operational business needs.
• Needed to be onsite 5 days a week