Salary
£25k to £30k DOE
Location
Peterborough Head Office
Contracted Hours
37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - Office Based
This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 11 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
What is the role?
We are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to aid the Merchandiser in identifying opportunities and risks through commercial decisions in order to maximise profit. This is done through effective stock management and working closely with the Buying team.
Please note that this is a Head Office procurement vacancy and is not suited to a store based visual merchandiser.
What you will do?
Trading & Commercial Awareness
* Assist with weekly analysis of the department performance for Trade meetings
* Liaise with the trading team to update regarding imminent deliveries, key best sellers or re-stock dates
* Consistent awareness of best and worst sellers for the department and company
* Conduct regular store visits to obtain direct feedback from staff and customers
* Understand the plus size market and knowledge of the high street
Stock & Order Management
* Work closely with the Buying Assistant and supply base to monitor the critical path, attending Critical Path meetings to identify stock delays
* Undertake regular sizing analysis and use this data to create size ratios for purchase orders
* Assist with Flow Line monitoring, ensuring the document is accurately updated each week
* Accurately maintain line details, range plans and relevant databases
Profit Management
* Understand key calculations, such as Margin, % Growth, Cover
* Action agreed markdowns on the system and analyse their effectiveness
Range Planning
* Produce historical analysis and lessons learnt for strategy/sign off packs
* Participate in team range building, demonstrating an understanding of the key elements within a range
Relationships with Others
* Act as a mentor for peers
* Be passionate and positive and help create a stimulating work environment
* Communicate effectively across all levels and via all channels
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with key partners across the business
* Create and maintain productive relationships with key product suppliers
What you will bring?
* Fluent in written and spoken English
* Specific experience in fashion retail merchandising
* Analytical and computer skills
* Knowledge and understanding of High Street fashion
* Relevant degree or equivalent
* Excel competent
* A commercial outlook
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Highly motivated with a desire to excel
* Proven record of good attendance and flexibility
* Passionate about product, with strong market and brand awareness
* Ability to work hard and smart
* Ability to adapt to frequent change and a high pressure environment
* Loyalty and commitment to the business
The Company
Yours Clothing is a retailer that provides the best value on the UK high street and internet for curvy customers. Along with our big and tall menswear brand, BadRhino, our Long Tall Sally brand and our most recent addition, PixieGirl Petites, the business is growing at pace to cater for non-standard sizes on the high street and online.
Our continued success comes from our entrepreneurial thinking and listening to our customers to deliver fashion products at the right price. Our environment is fast paced, ever evolving and full of excitement. Yours Clothing continues to expand and become the number one plus size fashion retailer in the UK whilst continuing to develop our brands into new and exciting niche markets both in the UK and further afield.
The Benefits
50% Discount on all of our brands
Enhanced Holiday allowance
Pension & Life assurance
Bonus scheme
Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
Retail discounts
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