To work with the Buyer to maximise sales and cash margin within your ranges, in line with the departmental and Company strategy.
Client Details
A great opportunity for a Merchandiser to join a leading Fashion Multi channel retailer in West Yorkshire. The company are well established and have been trading for over 30 years. They sell Fashion product across, Clothing, Accessories & Footwear and Lingerie.
Description
- To be pivotal in driving department strategy. Planning, managing and achieving the targeted measures of sales, stock turn, markdown and profit through the construction of commercial ranges.
- To manage the in-season Open-to-Buy down to category level using the WSSI and Compass.
- By effective range planning and markdown control, manage Terminal Stocks to keep within budgeted levels.
- Consistently manage the supply base, monitoring commitment and Intake, and to work closely with the supplier to minimise lead times, create flexibility and improve availability.
- To train, motivate and develop the Junior / Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandise Administrator
- To operate in an open- and even-handed manner with all colleagues across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences.
- Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential and deliver a friendly service
- To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working. To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business
- Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professionalism at all times.
- To always do what is right.
- To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.
Profile
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Experience in a Merchandising environment
- Numerical / analytical skills
- Understanding of range planning
- Working knowledge of forecasting principles
- Good understanding of the key elements of the Buying Cycle
- Organisation skills
- Decision making skills
- Communication skills
- IT literate
- Capability to manage change
Job Offer
Free Parking
Progression Opportunities
Discount on Product
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