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