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)
*Ideally working as a Junior Merchandiser, Merchandiser or similar
*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 + Total 37.50 hrs per week + Mon to Thursday 8.30-17.00 45 mins lunch
+ Friday 8.30-16.00 1 hrs lunch + Discount on Product