Key Detail:
Job Title: Junior Merchandiser
· Location: JD Group, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, BL9 8RR
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· Working Hours: 40 Hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Strategy (5%):
· Review Previous Seasons and produce SWOT Analysis with supporting information.
· Alongside the Merchandiser and Buyer create the strategy for the department and present
Plan (25%):
· Create category level product mix using history, SWOT and SMT Plan.
· With Senior Merchandiser formulate the space and grading plan for store distribution.
· Ensure that the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and the KPI’s are signed off with the Senior Merchandiser.
· Attend key selection meetings with the Senior merchandiser and Buyer
· Build the Range plan
· Build Layout plans in conjunction with buying and VM.
· Ensure that scheduling and Ideals are in place for your area of responsibility
· Manage the Stock seasonality within the WSSI.
Stock (15%):
· Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant Merchandiser
· Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy
· Establish working relationships with Supplier Base
· Manage the order books both in season and preseason to ensure that the most accurate information is always in the system.
· Manage Intake at category and line level
Trade (45%):
· Reviews’ weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings and submit to the senior merchandiser.
· Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer at category and line level.
· Monthly – Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews
· Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group
· Meet and gain approval: Incorporating
· Forecasting any sales variance to plan
· Creation of OTB’s
· Management of commitments – On time delivery, rebuys cancellations
· Markdown proposals
· Provide Retail with Rack List/Hit List through Merchandise Assistants.
· Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
· Manage Line cards
· Visit and understand the store base on a regular basis. Create action plans to Optimise Store performance communicating to the retail Team anything that may impact store performance.
· Manage the store option plans to ensure each store has the optimum amount of stock and neither too full or lacking key lines.
· Establish collaborative working relationships within Team and across functions.
Behavioural:
· Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
· Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
· Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
· Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
· Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.
Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:
· Experience within a similar role is essential
· Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
· Highly numerate and strong commercial focus