Merchandiser

Merchandiser Core

Fantastic opportunity to join this multichannel, international, specialty retailer as a Core Merchandiser. Joining an evolving merchandising team, you will be responsible for planning and trading your category to deliver a commercial range across one or more channels: direct, online, partnerships, international. Based in their Amersham offices with opportunity for Hybrid working.

Working effectively with the buying team and other stakeholders you will be an effective communicator and relationship builder. Together with proven analytical and forecasting skills.

Ideal candidates will be a Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser with experience of managing and leading a small team - AM’s MA’s

You will:

·Work with Head of Merchandising and Trading Director to support the seasonal category strategy.

·Plan budgets and develop the category framework, covering all KPIs including sales, stock, margin, options, line buys across all channels.

·Contribute to the construction of the range, delivering product grading plans across all categories and channels with Buying, balanced with information gained from analysis and commercial awareness.

·In season trading, through WSSI management, to ensure all categories are performing at optimum level, re-forecasting sales, constantly monitoring intake, OTB position & terminal stocks across the department, highlighting opportunities or risks to senior stakeholders.

·Instigate and produce seasonal and ad hoc analysis that can be used to make strategic decisions within Buying and Merchandising and also throughout the business.

·Understanding and following the buy process critical path, ensuring teams are prepared for key meetings and deadlines.

·Liaising with Retail, Marketing, Online teams to ensure Buying and Merchandising strategy is translated into the sales channel, with the Customer as a key driver.

·Own Monday trade packs, adding commentary, present to Senior Leadership team.

·Contribute to the Marketing trade plan, leading the delivery of promotions and activities, maximising profitability. Ensuring 100% availability on launch.

·Share category plans with Branch Merchandising team to agree A&R parameters by channel.

·Work alongside Branch Merchandising, to probe channel/store/product performance, identifying issues and proposing corrective actions.

·Work with HoM, developing and enhancing Merchandising capability across people, processes and tools to improve overall consistent performance and compliance.

·To lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great results.

In return benefits include: Birthday Leave plus 33 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays) Discount, High Street & Leisure Discounts, Payroll Giving, Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay, Cycle to Work scheme, Profit-Related Bonus, Life Cover, Pension