We have a new opportunity for a Merchandiser to join our Menswear team.
As a Merchandiser, you will be responsible for:
* Working closely with the Senior Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and CEO
* Managing stock intake, monitoring stock levels by restocking products to maximize sell-through with full understanding, maintenance, and management of own WSSI.
* Preparing and presenting weekly trading information to the wider business
* Identifying and completing actions for daily/weekly trading issues, including resolving any data inaccuracies within the product range and WSSI
* Managing the critical path to ensure smooth development of the sampling process, maintaining key delivery schedules and communicating directly with suppliers
* Managing monthly product drops, repeats, and availability
* Identifying and raising PO’s in-line with the buying and delivery schedule
* Completing daily, weekly, monthly analysis of product performance
* Re-forecasting, analyzing WSSI & communicating changes and findings to the Buying team
* Accurately forecasting new product launches to achieve optimum profit while maintaining high product availability
* Identifying any overstocks and recommending appropriate action
* Identifying growth opportunities within the product range
* Using historical analysis to present conclusions to support range planning
* Providing phasing analysis to support range building process with the Senior Buyer
* Ensuring products are delivered to warehouse on time with full Merchandising capabilities and managing the delivery schedule
* Challenging and escalating any dates that are or will be missed or will affect launch availability
* Pre-empting future problems using supplier knowledge and liaising with Marketing and Warehouse departments
* Reacting to changes in demand and logistics
* Supporting the Buying team with ad-hoc reports as required
* Providing guidance to MAAs and AMs to ensure the quality of work while supporting their personal growth and expansion of knowledge
Minimum Requirements:
* Minimum of 3 years’ Merchandising experience
* Experience working with suppliers is essential
* An understanding of Manière De Voir's brand vision and customer profile
* A strong understanding of fashion and how to grow a business profitably
* Hard-working with a strong passion and enthusiasm for the industry
* Willingness to learn and increase skillset and knowledge
* Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
* Excellent teamwork and influential skills
* Strong analytical mindset and ability, with proven experience in an analytical role where Merchandising was applicable
* Strong computer literacy skills - Advanced Excel user with confidence to manipulate data
* Strong commercial awareness - Knowledge of wider marketplace and context of broader business
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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