Global luxury fashion business seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to join the team on a temporary basis for an initial period of 3 months. Reporting into the Merchandiser, you will be tasked with providing support to the department ensuring the sales plan is achieved through effective forecasting and management of stock including data management.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Merchandising team to achieve seasonal sales and profit targets based on seasonal business plan
Work with the Buying team to establish a range of merchandise suited to the customer profile in each region. Work together to make recommendations for changes and improvements to maximise sales and profit potential
With guidance from Merchandiser, use analysis of weekly departmental performance to take actions to trade your area and maximise profits
Work closely with the MAA on the intake process, ensuring timely deliveries and that stock levels are optimised.
Deputise for the Merchandiser in all trading and planning meetings internally and externally if and when required
Ensure the wider business is aware of department priorities
Prepare weekly reports to monitor performance of your department, highlighting key findings to your team.
Produce insightful analysis for the team and wider business to help dictate the strategy going forward
Produce analysis for the Merchandiser for range planning ensuring that the range is balanced and in line with top line strategy
Complete seasonal ma...