Strategic Food Merchandising Expert

9 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Selfridges Full time

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Food Merchandising Expert to join our team at Selfridges. As an Assistant Merchandiser - Food, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our food business by monitoring supplier commitment, making informed and strategic decisions, and providing key recommendations to our team of buyers.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Review stock levels by store with the Allocator's assistance and make key recommendations.
  • Oversee the system for re-ordering continuity product.
  • Maintain and monitor stock levels at the DC and take action where necessary.
  • Collaborate with Retail Operations regarding any stock queries.
  • Analyse OTB strategies and make recommendations regarding commitment, escalating all OTB issues to the lead Merchandiser where appropriate.
  • Forge strong relationships with our brand partners.
  • Identify stock issues and negotiate stock actions with our suppliers.
  • Successfully provide weekly, seasonal, and ad-hoc reports.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of systems (Retek, Excel, RMS, and RPM) so as to effectively assess stock levels.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for transfer of stock and oversee allocation process.
  • Oversee model stock and replenishment from the DC.
  • Assist the Merchandiser in updating and maintaining the WSSI.
  • Provide tailored FP analysis for buyers, highlighting any key points.
  • Assist the Merchandiser in the OTB, planning, and phasing process.
  • Coordinate and manage the sale set up and execution, be the key point of contact for retail operations.
  • Manage markdown, monitoring stocks into sale with a view of LY and plan.
  • Manage the RTV process from start to finish.
  • Manage the Allocator's workload, priorities, and development.

Requirements:

  • Experience at an Assistant Merchandiser Level.
  • Highly organised, methodical, and efficient in your approach to working.
  • Highly numerate and analytical.
  • Systems literate.
  • Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • A team player.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to remain calm within a fast-paced ever-changing environment.

Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about food merchandising, we would love to hear from you.



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