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To create and deliver the retail strategy for the Groups strategic direction across all our retail division To lead the merchandising team to deliver a commercial range of products on time and in full to the market to achieve the budgeted sales and contribution. Client Details A great opportunity for a Head of Merchandising to join a leading multi channel retailer in the Leeds area who are known for their internal progression. They are an established business that have been trading for a number of years. They sell through a number of different channels, store, ecommerce, wholesale etc. Description Assist the HOM to ensure all product strategies are executed in line with the overall business needs Assist the HOM with range planning including; analysis of previous seasons sales by pre-agreed attributes, proactively work with the HOM in updating the range plan forecasts throughout the season based on the business needs Support the HOM to communicate information effectively to all levels of the management team Support the HOM in preparation for seasonal launches including; summaries of previous seasons sales and current seasons delivery performance Manage a designated area / range taking daily control for all aspects under the guidance of your HOM. Within this you will present back to the HOM all findings for their consideration Develop detailed budgets to cover Sales, Returns, Margin and Intake for your designated area under the guidance of your HOM, presenting all workings to the HOM for their consideration People: Assist in training and supporting the departmental MDA where applicable. Updating and maintaining the weekly sales and margin reports, identifying any anomalies and understanding the reason behind these, feeding back your findings to the HOM Re-forecast the Wholesale sales and margin on a weekly basis, always maintaining a current view for your designated area/range and reporting any changes to the HOM Manage and set up the department critical path which includes chasing suppliers to adhere to deadlines. Participate in the CP meeting. Manage the SMS order process to ensure all critical dates are maintained Assist the HOM with stock, sales and cash flow via WSSI, Line Cards and/or Payment Schedules Manage OTB for your designated area/range via WSSI and report any changes or anomalies to the HOM Assist the HOM in the identification of over stocks and provide all necessary support to the HOM in clearing old / slow moving stock Monitoring all stock intake and stock levels for the relevant brands / warehouse / customers and ensuring stock is processed in a timely manner Ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time whether this is for Wholesale, Ecommerce or SMU Weekly review of core line cards and highlight any potential sales /stock risk to the HOM Producing size-scales and raising; cloth requisitions, purchase orders (bulk and samples), barcodes (where appropriate) Maintenance of the buying minutes and other functions including; activating products, entering price lists, entering production, cutting cloth, amending quantities and delivery dates when required Assisting the HOM in seasonal planning and providing forecasts to the buyers / suppliers Liaise with suppliers to ensure products are despatched to the agreed ex-factory date. Liaise with the sales team and customers to ensure that they are fully updated on all deliveries and answer any relevant queries Attend key internal and supplier meetings alongside the HOM. Complete all meeting minutes for the HOM. Review assess and present sales and margins in line with weekly trading meetings. In the absence of an MDA on the team - manage the daily office duties including; booking train tickets, maintaining the attendance register, ordering stationary To adhere to the Bonded Warehouse sampling procedure - raising orders for all samples entering the warehouse Set up any required new reports under the guidance of the HOM Identifying any training needs of the MDA and ensuring relevant training is provided Complete the EBIS invoice checking on the accounts system where appropriate Providing regular and ad hoc reports for internal/external teams and customers Profile Financial awareness and understanding of departmental budgets and margins Commercial and competitor awareness Strong housekeeping and organisational skills Numeracy Effective communicator Ability to work on own initiative Team player Good visual presentation skills Time management skills Ability to work under pressure Self-motivated Job Offer A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays. Early finish on a Friday Free parking Hybrid working An opportunity to play a key role in a leading retail company. Head of Merchandising Head of Merchandising Head of Merchandising
My client are seeking a talented and driven Merchandiser to join their growing Buying & Merchandising team. The role involves helping to shape and drive the product range, ensuring they are providing their customers with the right product at the right time. Client Details A great opportunity for a Merchandiser to join a growing Ecommerce Retailer in the Worsley area. They sell a variety of trend led product for the home and apparel. From Bedding to throws, cushions to loungewear. Due to strong trading figures and company investment they are seeking to add another Merchandiser to their Merchandising team. Description You the Merchandiser will be responsible for forecasting forward sales and intake requirements for a given range of products. Review historical sales figures and record lessons learned on a continuous basis. Liaising with factories and Product Team to ensure shipment dates are met for ongoing and new lines. Recognising when issues need to be flagged up to the Merchandise Manager, with suggestions on how the issue can be rectified. Manage the intake of stock within given stock turn targets. Manage own stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing discontinued exposure. Collate sales and stock availability across multiple sales channels. Make suggestions for range refresh, both for new products and exiting products. Profile Inquisitive, analytical mind and strong communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to spot anomalies, suggesting course of action to mitigate issues. Enthusiastic & able to work cooperatively with different departments. Able to work in a busy environment and meet deadlines whilst attention to detail is paramount. Excellent Excel skills. Excellent forecasting skills. Job Offer Free parking and close to transport links. A supportive and inclusive company culture. Onsite role 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Staff company events