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Assistant Merchandiser - Branded Apparel, Bury
Client:
Page Personnel
Location:
Bury, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Retail
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
f5b90a22b3a2
Job Views:
4
Posted:
11.03.2025
Expiry Date:
25.04.2025
Job Description:
About Our Client
A great opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to a leading Multi-Channel retailer in the Greater Manchester area. They are looking to grow their Merchandising team as they are going through a period of growth. The Assistant Merchandiser will report to the Senior Merchandiser. The role includes ensuring the WSSI is up to date with the buy plan and the KPI's are up to date.
Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Build 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 planned buy.
* Establish working relationships with the supplier base.
* Manage the order books both in season and preseason to ensure that the most accurate information is always in the system.
* Manage 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.
* 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.
* Create OTB's.
* Manage 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 line cards.
* 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 is neither too full nor lacking key lines.
The Successful Applicant:
* Experience working as a Senior Merchandising Assistant, Assistant Merchandiser or similar.
* Planning, trading and analytical skills.
* Ability to think on feet and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong commercial and brand awareness with an interest in product.
* Professional with excellent communication skills.
* Confident, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
* Highly organised, methodical and efficient.
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary + free parking + progression opportunities + staff discount.
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