ROLE OVERVIEW:

Responsible to: Merchandiser

Department: Merchandising

Location: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester

Role Overview: Working alongside the Merchandiser to ensure all product is placed in the right stores to enable the achievement of all Channel departmental sales, markdown, stock, intake and profit plans. 

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy (5%):

• With the Merchandiser and Buyer review previous season and capture lessons learned
• Alongside the Merchandiser and Buyer create the strategy for the department and present

Plan (10%):

• With guidance from the Merchandiser review the SMT plan at Buyer Group/Season annually and apply plan at Category/Season level to meet the Buyer Group/Season plan
• Quarterly plan at Category/Season level with the Merchandiser and Buyer to submit a plan on the System that reflects the best possible mix of product to deliver the KPI’s
• Take ownership of the quarterly range plan at Store level in conjunction with the Merchandiser and Buyer
• Attend selection meetings with the Merchandiser, Buyer and suppliers

Stock (15%):

• Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy
• Manage Intake at category and line level in conjunction with the team

Trade (70%):

• Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings
• Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Merchandiser and Buyer at category and line level.
• Monthly – Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews for relevant categories or departments owned
• Attend monthly WSSI meetings with your Merchandiser and Merchandise Manager to gain approval: Incorporating
  • Forecasting any sales variance to plan
  • Creation of OTB’s
  • Management of commitments – On time delivery, rebuys cancellations
  • Markdown proposals
• Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
• Maintaining Line Cards on core styles and taking appropriate actions
• Ownership of the performance of non-organic stores 
• Responsibility for concept stores
• Establish collaborative working relationships within Teams and across functions.
• Deputise for the Merchandiser/Junior Merchandiser in their absence

BEHAVIOURAL:

• Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
• Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
• Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
• Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
• Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:

• Experience within a similar role is essential
• Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
• Highly numerate and strong commercial focus