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Junior Merchandiser
| Posting date: | 25 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Yours Clothing Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
What is the role:
As a Junior Merchandiser you will trade the Company through effective management and planning of stocks. This will include managing intake, allocations to stores, sales, markdowns and promotional activity.
As a Junior Merchandiser you will be responsible for assisting the Merchandiser in the purchasing, intake and distribution of merchandise across the UK in order to maximise sales and margin within the assigned departments of responsibility.
Working closely with the Buying department, the core areas of responsibility are as follows;
Trading and Commercial Awareness
Stock Management
Profit Management
Range Planning
Relationship with Others
What you will do:
Trading and Commercial Awareness
Analyse and report on sales performance of the department taking ownership on decisions of any opportunities or risks to sales and profit
Consistent awareness of best and worst sellers for the department and company and identifying opportunities for growth
Conduct regular store visits to obtain direct feedback from staff and customers
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the plus size market
Stock Management
Take ownership of maintaining all aspects of the departmental WSSI
Work closely with the Buying team on open to buy (OTB) status of WSSI and ensuring OTB is filled accordingly
Take ownership of flow lines for the department
Maintain line details and range plan
Work with branch merchandising on allocations
Profit Management
Understand the key components around profit and how it is calculated
Action agreed markdowns on the system and analyse the effectiveness of them
Knowledge of the departments OTB and stock levels understands the implications of being under or over stocked
Range Planning
Analyse all historical data and lessons learnt for strategy packs
Under guidance of Merchandiser and in conjunction with Buyer constructs a range to deliver key blocks as well as newness and true choice to the customer
Continuously review range in line with current trading to maximise profits
Review depth and width to maximise availability and minimise markdown risk
Relationships with Others
Under guidance of Merchandiser develops junior members of the team
Be passionate and positive and help to create a stimulating and enjoyable work environment
Maintain excellent communication links with colleagues from the Buying and Merchandising departments
Communicate effectively across all levels and via all channels
Build and maintain effective working relationship with key partners across the business, with particular emphasis on the Buying, Retail, Allocation and Analytics and Logistics teams
Create and maintain productive relationships with key product suppliers
What you will bring:
A strong commercial outlook
Good judgement and decision making skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Highly motivated and a desire to be the best
Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
Proven record of good attendance and flexibility
Passionate about product, strong market and brand awareness
Ability to work hard and smart
Ability to adapt to frequent change and a high pressure environment
Outstanding loyalty and commitment to the business
As a Junior Merchandiser you will trade the Company through effective management and planning of stocks. This will include managing intake, allocations to stores, sales, markdowns and promotional activity.
As a Junior Merchandiser you will be responsible for assisting the Merchandiser in the purchasing, intake and distribution of merchandise across the UK in order to maximise sales and margin within the assigned departments of responsibility.
Working closely with the Buying department, the core areas of responsibility are as follows;
Trading and Commercial Awareness
Stock Management
Profit Management
Range Planning
Relationship with Others
What you will do:
Trading and Commercial Awareness
Analyse and report on sales performance of the department taking ownership on decisions of any opportunities or risks to sales and profit
Consistent awareness of best and worst sellers for the department and company and identifying opportunities for growth
Conduct regular store visits to obtain direct feedback from staff and customers
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the plus size market
Stock Management
Take ownership of maintaining all aspects of the departmental WSSI
Work closely with the Buying team on open to buy (OTB) status of WSSI and ensuring OTB is filled accordingly
Take ownership of flow lines for the department
Maintain line details and range plan
Work with branch merchandising on allocations
Profit Management
Understand the key components around profit and how it is calculated
Action agreed markdowns on the system and analyse the effectiveness of them
Knowledge of the departments OTB and stock levels understands the implications of being under or over stocked
Range Planning
Analyse all historical data and lessons learnt for strategy packs
Under guidance of Merchandiser and in conjunction with Buyer constructs a range to deliver key blocks as well as newness and true choice to the customer
Continuously review range in line with current trading to maximise profits
Review depth and width to maximise availability and minimise markdown risk
Relationships with Others
Under guidance of Merchandiser develops junior members of the team
Be passionate and positive and help to create a stimulating and enjoyable work environment
Maintain excellent communication links with colleagues from the Buying and Merchandising departments
Communicate effectively across all levels and via all channels
Build and maintain effective working relationship with key partners across the business, with particular emphasis on the Buying, Retail, Allocation and Analytics and Logistics teams
Create and maintain productive relationships with key product suppliers
What you will bring:
A strong commercial outlook
Good judgement and decision making skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Highly motivated and a desire to be the best
Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
Proven record of good attendance and flexibility
Passionate about product, strong market and brand awareness
Ability to work hard and smart
Ability to adapt to frequent change and a high pressure environment
Outstanding loyalty and commitment to the business