Assistant Merchandiser
5 hours ago
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join our Girls Wear team at Next. As a key member of our merchandising team, you will be responsible for formulating range structure proposals, presenting in formal meetings, appraising performance, and building relationships with suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse market trends, consumer preferences, and sales data to identify opportunities and develop range structures that align with brand positioning and target market.
- Prepare visually engaging presentations that effectively communicate range proposals, clearly articulating rationale behind proposals, incorporating data and insights.
- Evaluate previous season performance, departmental metrics, and supplier performance, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and proposing strategies to address performance gaps and capitalise on opportunities.
- Cultivate open communication and collaboration with suppliers, establishing trust and transparency in negotiations and business dealings.
- Forecast demand accurately to plan capacity and production schedules, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely fabric reservations and production, and regularly reviewing progress against production targets and adjusting plans as needed.
- Ensure accuracy in merchandise systems by updating data regularly, confirming supplier contracts, and maintaining correct sizing, forecasts, and inventory levels, conducting regular audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Provide clear direction and support to trainees, setting expectations and goals, delegating tasks effectively, and monitoring progress and providing coaching to help trainees develop skills and confidence.
- Review budgets regularly to monitor spending and identify opportunities for cost savings, analysing spending patterns and implementing strategies to optimise allocation of resources, negotiating favourable terms with suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies.
- Track sales performance, inventory levels, and markdowns throughout the season, identifying trends and patterns to make informed decisions and adjustments, implementing strategies to maximise profitability and minimise risk.
About You
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Merchandiser who can interpret data and use this talent to work with our Buyers and Designers to build and trade trend-driven product ranges for our customers. You will be a strong communicator, able to clearly articulate ideas, proposals, and strategies to stakeholders in both verbal and written communication, fostering open and transparent communication within the team.
You will have a passion for product and trends, staying informed about the latest developments and innovations in the industry, demonstrating enthusiasm and excitement for the products you're merchandising, inspiring others with your passion. You will be able to use your knowledge and insights into consumer preferences to curate assortments that resonate with your target audience.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, profit-related bonus, 25 days holiday, contributions into a pension scheme, life assurance, sharesave scheme, and a range of other benefits, including a fantastic restaurant, coffees shops, and juice bar, on-site nursery, staff shop, free parking, and free company bus service.
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