Assistant Merchandiser
Full-Time
Leeds
Purpose of the role:
Assisting the Merchandiser in all aspects of the Merchandising function. To maximise profit and cash sales through efficient stock management, potentialising sales and minimising markdown.
Responsibilities:
* Day-to-day trading of department to ensure maximum profit and minimum markdown.
* Maintain WSSI through weekly updates of stock levels, sales and intake as well as re-forecasting sales. Highlighting areas of concern and potential to Merchandiser
* Propose and cost markdown and promotional activity whilst taking into consideration margin impact
* Carry out analysis of product performance throughout season and use to influence Merchandising decisions for current and future seasons
* Assist Merchandiser in range planning for upcoming seasons
* Input into the departmental strategy, producing historical analysis as required
* Supervise and manage Allocation function in-line with company and departmental KPIs
* Training and development of Allocator to achieve set objectives
* Input into cross functional activity as required eg. Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, Direct and DC
* Develop self through visits to stores and competitors whilst building relationships with world-wide supply base.
* Deputise in Merchandiser’s absence.
General skills:
* Strong excel skills.
* Highly numerate
* Good presentation skills
* Knowledge of critical path and product lifecycle of similar category • Commercially aware with interest in fashion retail industry
* Able to work both independently and within a small team.
* Ability to manage heavy workload and meet tight deadlines