- You the Assistant Merchandiser will review & analysis previous season sales analysis by size at fit level and propose the future strategy for sizing for the relevant fit & product category.
- Assist the merchandiser with range building by providing analysis and proposals on; planned ROS, brand, fit, colour, design and pricing.
Client Details
A great opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join a leading multi channel retailer in the Leeds area who offer hybrid working to work within their friendly and welcoming merchandising team. They are an established business that have been trading for a number of years. They are also known for their internal progression.
Description
- Review & analysis previous season sales analysis by size at fit level and propose the future strategy for sizing for the relevant fit & product category.
- Produce par planners for each individual line dependant on the end use of the line.
- Assist the merchandiser with range building by providing analysis and proposals on; planned ROS, brand, fit, colour, design and pricing.
- Produce size scales for seasonal stock buys inline with critical path and ensure uploaded correctly on the buying minute
- Assist in training and supporting the departmental MDA where applicable.
- Review core size availability on a weekly basis to maintain 95% availability. Propose actions required to the merchandiser in weekly trade and re scale where possible, ensure any agreements are actioned.
- Review & reforecast core line cards on a weekly basis based on current performance. Propose any actions required in weekly trade to merchandiser on re-groups, par adjustments, phasing current commitment or any additional buys required.
- Review best sellers report on a weekly basis at line level. Propose any actions required to merchandiser in weekly trade on best/worst sellers; Regroups, distribution, intake & markdown proposals.
- Intake, working closely with Merchandiser to review weekly delivery schedule and critical path manage intake into the business. Raising any concerns to buyer/merchandiser which will impact; product launches, promotional activity or over stock.
- Liaise with suppliers & warehouse to ensure priority stock is on time and put away as soon as possible.
- Work closely with retail team to address any store stock issues and action accordingly
- WSSI maintenance; ensure OTB is updated on a weekly basis, intake is in the correct week & have an understand of closing stock targets of store group and YOY stock variance.
- Identify any overstock issues to merchandiser with proposal on how to reduce surplus stock and increase sell through.
- Maintain range plans to ensure all information is correct and intake is in the correct week.
- Ad Hoc reporting to support buying & merchandising.
- Strong understanding of competitors and their promotional activity.
- Complete the EBIS invoice checking on the accounts system where applicable. General office / departmental duties.
- Support MAA duties in their absence
Profile
Currently an Merchandising Admin Assistant, Senior Merchandise Assistant, Assistant Merchandiser or similar.
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
Competitive salary + Mix of Office & Home Working - (3 Office Days / 2 Work from Home Days) + 37.5 Hour work week + Flexible working hours + Progression Opportunities + Free Parking + Close to transport links + Early Finish on a Friday + Discount on Product