Assistant Merchandiser

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom Crew Clothing Head Office Full time

**Assistant Merchandiser - Outlets**

At Crew Clothing, we believe clothes are about so much more than “just clothes”. Designed with the spirit of the south coast in every stitch, our crossed oars are a mark of timeless British style. These are clothes for life’s best moments.
We believe in collaboration, kindness and creativity, in celebrating our successes and championing our customer at every step of the way. From ’93 to now, people have been at the heart of everything we do. It’s in our name - Crew.
**Purpose of the role**

Assisting the senior merchandiser in all aspects of the outlet merchandising function. You will be there to maximise profit and cash sales through efficient stock management, potentializing sales and minimising markdown.

**Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to day-to-day trading of outlet merchandising department to ensure maximum profit with the customer and brand in mind
- Set up and maintain WSSI through weekly updates of stock levels, sales and intake as well as re-forecasting sales and presenting summary on a monthly basis to senior merchandiser
- Work closely with outlet buying department to ensure all buys and range plans are completed by set deadline
- Work with logistics and buying departments to manage launch availability in line with planned ranging dates and highlight any potential risks to outlet team
- With support from senior merchandiser learn to create and regularly maintain outlet Open to Buy (OTB)
- Input into the departmental strategy, producing ad-hoc historical analysis as required
- Support the senior merchandiser in planning and reforecasting Continuity business from top line through to line card level using sales analysis to suggest potential re-buys
- Propose and cost markdown and promotional activity whilst taking into consideration margin impact
- Produce weekly trade reports and analysis for merchandising department and participate in Monday trade meetings
- Highlight category areas of concern based on sell through and ROS and any potential opportunities and risks to outlet buying and merchandising departments
- Assist the senior merchandiser in range planning for upcoming seasons
- Supervise and manage allocation function in-line with company and departmental KPIs
- Work closely with branch merchandising department to ensure store stock and replenishment is accurate based on sales trends and future promotions
- Training and development of MAA to achieve set objectives
- Help to produce analysis for quarterly lessons learnt meetings including category reviews using ROS and sell through to influence merchandising decisions for current and future seasons with support from MAA
- Visit stores and competitors to understand customer base and review promotional strategies across outlet centres presenting feedback to outlet department

**Key Skills and Experience**
- Currently working as an Assistant Merchandiser or Senior MAA/allocator
- Excellent Excel skills
- Highly numerate
- Strong presentation skills
- Knowledge of critical path and product lifecycle of similar category
- Commercial awareness with understanding of fashion retail industry and competitors
- Able to work both independently and within a small team
- Ability to proactively manage heavy workload, able to prioritize and meet tight deadlines delegating where necessary
- Experience mentoring an MAA or allocator
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
- Be able to communicate with all levels
- What we can offer you:_
- Staff Discount
- Uniform allowance
- Pension scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Training and career development
- Supportive and rewarding culture

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