A great opportunity for a Junior Merchandiser - Branded to a leading Multi-Channel retailer in the Greater Manchester area. They are looking to grow their Merchandising team as there is a period of growth. You, the Junior Merchandiser - Branded, will report to the Senior Merchandiser on your category and review weekly trading performance and supplier management.
Job Description
* Review Previous Seasons and produce SWOT Analysis with supporting information.
* Create category level product mix using history, SWOT, and SMT Plan.
* With Senior Merchandiser formulate the space and grading plan for store distribution.
* Ensure that the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and the KPI's are signed off with the Senior Merchandiser.
* Ensure that scheduling and Ideals are in place for your area of responsibility.
* Attend key selection meetings with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer.
* Build the Range plan and Layout plans in conjunction with buying and VM.
* Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant Merchandiser.
* Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy.
* Establish working relationships with Supplier Base.
* Manage the order books both in season and preseason to ensure that the most accurate information is always in the system.
* Manage the Stock seasonality within the WSSI.
* Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPI's, identifying issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings and submit to the Senior Merchandiser.
* Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer at category and line level.
* Monthly - Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews.
* Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group.
* Meet and gain approval: Incorporating Forecasting any sales variance to plan.
* Creation of OTB's Management of commitments - On time delivery, rebuys cancellations, Markdown proposals.
* Provide Retail with Rack List/Hit List through Merchandise Assistants.
* Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes.
* Manage Linecards and Manage Intake at category and line level.
* Visit and understand the store base on a regular basis.
* Create action plans to optimise store performance.
* Manage the store option plans to ensure each store has the optimum amount of stock and neither too full nor lacking key lines.
* Work with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer to deliver the plan and guide and direct the Merchandising Team to help deliver the plan.
* With the Senior Merchandiser provide and monitor development plans for the Assistant Merchandiser / Merchandise Assistant on a regular basis.
* Communicate to the Retail Team anything that will impact on store performance.
* Establish working relationships with Store Operations, Visuals, Marketing, Finance, DC, etc.
The Successful Applicant
* Experience working at Senior Assistant Merchandiser, Junior Merchandiser, or similar in a retail head office is essential.
* Ability to think on feet and make decisions working within a fast-paced environment.
* Strong commercial and brand awareness with an interest in product.
* Professional with excellent communication skills.
* Confident, enthusiastic, and hungry to learn.
* Highly organised, methodical, and efficient.
* Strong Excel Skills.
What's on Offer
* In-House Training & Development Programmes
* Onsite Canteen
* Free Onsite Parking
* Opportunities to Progress Throughout the Wider Business
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