As a key member of the Branch Merchandising team, you will work collaboratively with the Merchandising teams to drive the overall store performance of stores whilst managing stock flow and capacities.
You will provide a focus on store profiles, sharing this knowledge with the teams to strategically drive optimum stock placement in stores.
Client Details
A great opportunity for an Trading Merchandiser to a leading Multi-Channel retailer in the Greater Manchester area. They are looking to grow their Merchandising team as there are going through a period of growth.
Description
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Review previous quarter performance and highlight strategic lessons learned to support brand/market strategy for future seasons
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Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Trading Manager at market level
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Forecast replenishment levels in line with sales plan & store capacities
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Plan all key trading events considering stock & sales targets & event planning calendar
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Manage the seasonal entry & exit of stock with a view to minimising markdown & terminal stock
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Management of new store openings including:
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Direction on market strategies & lead times
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Working with retail & space planning to ensure store splits are accurate
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Forecast of opening stock volumes reflective of turnover/size & trade period
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Overseeing of deadlines to ensure packages are delivered on time
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Review & re-forecast quarterly forecast for IBTs signing off any amendments with Trading Manager
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Be aware of all future market sales plans & brand strategies that impact store planning
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Review weekly trade performance and KPI's, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings
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Review stores who are over/under achieving their sales plan, work across functions to challenge performance & drive trade
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Identify market opportunities & threats in season, working with core merchandisers to mitigate risk/enhance store performance
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Review of in season sales, stock and density performance identifying any space optimisation opportunities, ensuring in line with brand & stock strategy
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Deliver all key trading events, guiding & co-ordinating across all functions ensuring stock targets and stock flow is manageable for both retail and logistics
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Give direction on priority stock movements including IBTS & store to store fast tracks
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Work closely with retail, visual merchandising & logistics to ensure stakeholders are up to date with key messages relating to stock movements
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First point of contact in Merchandising for retail, develop & manage relationships through:
Profile
- Experience within a similar role is advantageous
- Highly numerate and strong commercial focus
- Computer literate and ability to learn new systems
- Highly organised, good prioritisation and time management skills
- Self-motivated and a proactive worker
Job Offer
Salary up to £45k DOE
Mix of Office & Home Working
Free Parking
Progression Opportunities
Discount on product
Trading Merchandiser
Trading Merchandiser