Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you the chance to get creative and use your knowledge and expertise in Merchandising? Looking for a company that wants to help further your career in Merchandising as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for! 

Role Responsibility

As our Merchandiser, you will be responsible for the Home division. 

Responsibilities:

• Maximise full price sales and profitability through effective distribution of stock by ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time. 
• To co-ordinate the planning process for own areas, working with the Merchandise Manager and Buying teams and providing quantitative support as required. 
• To work in conjunction with the buying teams to influence department strategies and to monitor stock and commitment and make recommendations to highlight risks and minimise markdown.
• To analyse full price sell through by brand and category and make recommendations to the buying teams.
• To manage the WSSI process (weekly) including; ensuring commitment and OTB is managed through accurate forecasting
•  Managing and delivering markdown within budget as agreed with Merchandise Manager
• To work with buying and merchandise teams to plan and present financial plan to Merchandise Manager and Head of.
• To analyse sales densities and make recommendations for change
• To ensure that terminal stock issues are highlighted early and agree action plan with Merchandise Manager and Buying team
• To identify opportunities and manage the process for Transfer of stock
• To prepare departmental CAPEX with Buyers and present for approval to Merchandise Manager and Head Of.
• To make decisions regarding allocation of stock to stores and communicate to Allocators for action
• To promote best use of key systems (Retek, Excel) and attend training where necessary
• To oversee smooth deliveries of stock from the DC to stores to ensure maximum sell through
• To attend floorwalks with retail operations and ensure team maintains regular contact and deals promptly with shop floor queries
• To work alongside our digital trading team to collectively drive the online performance.
• To manage and develop a merchandising team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly numerate and analytical
• Well-developed influencing skills
• Strong people manager
• Proactive and resilient
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team