Merchandiser

Zachary Daniels are working with a leading multi-channel retailer based in the North West that are looking to grow their Merchandising department with the addition of an experienced Merchandiser. This is a key role for our client leading their biggest area across clothing and you will be joining in my client's most exciting period in their history!

This business has a reputation for looking after their people and it is somewhere that provides responsibility and progression potential from day one.

Role Overview: To lead the team to deliver all Channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake and Profit Plans. Drive business change to achieve company goals/objectives.

Some Key Responsibilities Include:

• With the Buyer review previous season and implement lessons learnt
• With the Buyer create the strategy for the department
• Approve the proposed grading from the trading Merchandiser for input into the assortment planning process
• Quarterly plan at Category/Season level with the Buyer to submit a plan on the System that reflects the best possible mix of product to deliver the KPI's
• Formulate range plan at Store level in conjunction with the Buyer quarterly
• Plan the Pre Scheduling to meet the range plan - In conjunction with Assistant Merchandisers
• 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 Buyer at category and line level.
• Monthly - Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews
• Meet and 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
• Establish collaborative working relationships across functions including Online, Marketing, Finance, DC and Stores

This will be a trade focused role, you will love product and want to work collaboratively with the buyer to drive sales in your area across the country.

There are other perks which will include hybrid working (60/40), flexi hours and industry highly competitive benefits.