Assistant Merchandiser

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Liberty. Full time

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and forecasting

  • Assisting the Senior Merchandiser in the forecasting and planning process
  • Phasing sales, stock, intake and margin, as briefed by Senior Merchandiser. Setting OTB according to sales forecast and key stock metrics.
  • Maintaining an accurate WSSI forecast in line with current trade and future events
  • Providing accurate sell thru and sales forecasts, reviewing BTA position and escalating risks or opportunities to the Senior Merchandiser
  • Compiling analysis and insight to help shape department strategy
  • Maintaining and forecast line cards, proposing repeat orders inline with sales performance and OTB

Trading

  • Using internal and external resources to identify key areas of risk and opportunity
  • Knowing which levers to pull to surpass business KPIs
  • Engaging with the right people to ensure the right action is taken
  • Attending weekly floor walks and trade meetings and agreeing actions to drive sales

Sale and promotions

  • Owning brand and line level markdown and promotions in line with business strategy
  • Minimising terminal stock by driving sell through and maximising availability in all channels
  • Managing price change process, ensuring intake margins are in line with budget and products are appropriately priced for the market

Operational support

  • Working with the Stock Optimisation Team, Operations and Logistics teams to ensure stock processes are planned, managed and executed efficiently (RTVs, price changes, intake forecasts, transfers)
  • Working with Wholesale Teams on RTVs and stock transfers

Category Management and Buying Support

  • Working closely with Brand Category Management and Buying teams to successfully range plan the department, including option plans and minimum buy depth
  • Identify Risks and Opportunities alongside Merchandiser and driving actions to improv trade
  • Assisting Teams on ad-hoc analysis and reporting

Data and tools

  • Using data to identify and communicate relevant and accurate business information
  • Establishing a thorough understanding of systems and reporting tools
  • Assisting in the development, testing, training and implementation of new systems and reporting tools

Management

  • Managing, training and developing Merchandise Administrator under guidance from Senior Merchandiser
  • Overseeing day to day tasks of MA
  • Identifying the business priorities and ensuring time is spend effectively
  • Supporting senior team by identifying areas of inefficiency and providing solutions to add value

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Thinks Liberty Brand customer
  • Numerical and analytical
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Clear communicator
  • Systems savvy

Minimum Qualifications

  • Previous Merchandising experience in a fast paced luxury retailer



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