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Junior Merchandiser Role
As a Junior Merchandiser, you'll trade your department, seeking out sales opportunities and assisting the Merchandiser with defining the strategy and planning of future ranges.
Location & Working Hours
* Location: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester. BL9 8RR.
* Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
What You'll Be Doing
Planning
* Review previous seasons and produce SWOT analysis with supporting information.
* Create category-level product mix using history, SWOT, and SMT plan.
* Formulate space and grading plans for store distribution with the Senior Merchandiser.
* Ensure that the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and KPIs are signed off with the Senior Merchandiser.
* Ensure 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.
* Oversee ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant Merchandiser.
* Ensure that the buy matches the plan buy.
* Establish working relationships with the supplier base.
* Manage order books both in season and preseason to ensure accurate information in the system.
* Manage stock seasonality within the WSSI.
Trading
* Review weekly trading performance and KPIs, identify issues, and propose actions.
* Collaborate with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer to recover risks and maximize opportunities.
* Capture actions in monthly forecast reviews.
* Work on sales forecasts from category/season to Buyer group level.
* Gain approval for forecasts and manage sales variances.
* Create OTBs and manage commitments such as on-time delivery, rebuys, and cancellations.
* Propose markdowns and manage range plans reflecting changes during the season.
* Manage line cards and intake at category and line level.
* Visit stores regularly to understand performance and create action plans.
* Manage store stock levels to ensure optimal stock distribution.
Teamwork
* Report to the Senior Merchandiser.
* Collaborate with the team to deliver the plan.
* Guide and direct the Merchandising team.
* Develop plans for the Assistant Merchandiser / Merchandise Assistant.
* Communicate store performance insights to the Retail Team.
* Establish relationships with Store Operations, Visuals, Marketing, Finance, and DC teams.
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