Role Overview: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester. To lead the team to deliver all Channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake, and Profit Plans. Drive business change to achieve company goals/objectives.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Strategy (10%)
* With the Buyer, review previous season and capture lessons learned.
* With the Buyer, create the strategy for the department and present it.
* Drive team development supporting the business to facilitate internal promotions and succession planning.
Plan (35%)
* Approve the proposed grading from the trading Merchandiser for input into the assortment planning process.
* Review the SMT plan at Buyer Group/Season annually and apply the plan at Category/Season level to meet the Buyer Group/Season plan.
* Quarterly plan at Category/Season level with the Buyer to submit a plan on the System that reflects the best possible product mix to deliver KPIs.
* Formulate range plan at Store level in conjunction with the Buyer quarterly.
* Attend selection/pre-selection meetings with the Buyer and suppliers.
* Plan the Pre Scheduling to meet the range plan – in conjunction with Assistant Merchandisers.
Stock (5%)
* Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant Merchandiser.
* Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy.
* Manage Intake at category and line level.
Trade (50%)
* Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPIs, identifying issues and the course of action in preparation for weekly trading meetings.
* Propose and agree on actions to recover risks and maximise opportunities with the 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, including:
o Forecasting sales variances to plan.
o Creation of OTBs.
o Management of commitments – on-time delivery, rebuys, cancellations.
o Markdown proposals.
* Provide Retail with Merchandising aids through the Store Allocators.
* Manage the range plan in Season, reflecting any changes.
* Create and monitor sell-out dates against all products.
* Establish collaborative working relationships across functions including Online, Store Operations, Visuals, Marketing, Finance, DC, and Stores.
Behavioural
* Delivering Excellence: Work at a consistently high standard and with enthusiasm to deliver high-quality service.
* Responsibility: Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver; be accountable for your actions and decisions.
* Team Work: Collaborate effectively, share information, support colleagues, and seek expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
* Leadership: Lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach; inspire colleagues and drive results.
* Communication: Communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring messages are understood by all.
Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed
* Experience within a similar role is essential.
* Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous.
* Highly numerate with a strong commercial focus.
* Proven deliverables within previous roles.
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