Merchandiser

MERCHANDISER | ECOM & RETAIL | INTERNATIONAL RETAILER | HYBRID | 18 Month FTC
\n Working for one of the most recognisable retailers in The UK with one of the best merchandising functions in the country, this is a great opportunity for an experienced merchandiser, to strengthen their CV by getting this brand on there!
\n You will be working on one of my client's premier categories, leading a small team. You will have opportunity for continued development and real progression potential.
\n Responsibilities:

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  Forecasting stock within inventory plans with the support of junior members of your team

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  Balancing pricing, risk profile and category, supplier profiles, colour, and mixes throughout all product ranges each season

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  Build and implement WSSI & OTB management to ensure sales and stock targets are achieved.

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  You will be responsible for identifying best sellers and move on's that the team need to focus on to generate new sales.

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  Review product and supplier mix's with your Buyer to ensure that the right product, quality and designs are being brought into the business

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  Building strategy, lessons learnt and weekly trade packs for the wider team, whilst being confident in presenting your suggestions and actions to senior management.

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  Establish a consistent pricing architecture across your ranges whilst being mindful of the competition and any promotional activity you wish to implement

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  Manage the range in conjunction with the Head of Merchandising, along with the Buying & Design team ensuring that the best product is being brought into the business

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  You will conduct market specific promotions and activity to grow the business, this is a great opportunity to have autonomy within a merchandising function

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  Analysing and collating data to provide support to the team in decision making.

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  Constantly monitor and review online performance in order to potentialise/maximise profit

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  Responsible for monthly Re-forecast whilst feeding back key actions to the Senior and Head of Merchandising.

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  You will protect your department by reviewing your cover each week and will make commercial decisions about getting new product or repeats into the business

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  You will be a motivating line manager who is approachable to all junior colleague

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The ideal candidate will have/be:

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  Experience in at merchandiser level or higher

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  The ability to work independently and collaboratively

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  Excellent Planning and Organisational skills

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  Strong influencer

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  Great interpersonal skills

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