Senior Merchandise Analyst

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Senior Merchandise Analyst to join our team at Lovesuccess. As a key member of our Merchandising team, you will play a crucial role in helping us achieve seasonal sales and profit targets.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Work closely with the Buying team to establish a range of merchandise suited to the customer profile in each region.
  
• Use analysis of weekly departmental performance to take actions to trade your area and maximise profits.
  
• Forecast sales and intake on department WSSI and manage the department's continuity business reporting back to your Merchandising for total department view.
  
• Work closely with the retail team who oversee the intake process, ensuring timely deliveries and that stock levels are optimised.
  
• Prepare weekly reports to monitor performance of your department, highlighting key findings to your team.
  
• Producing insightful analysis for the team and wider business to help dictate the strategy going forward.
  
• During the planning process produce analysis for the Merchandiser for range planning ensuring that the range is balanced and in line with top line strategy.
  
• Completing seasonal markdown for the department to ensure we are maximising our margins whilst considering the competitive market.
  
• Completing stock transfers and monitoring any RTV agreements to ensure the team hits closing stock targets.
  

Requirements:

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• Numerate with strong analytical skills
  
• Advanced Excel knowledge essential
  
• Team player - build relationships with other internal and external teams and functions for personal and business development
  

We offer a positive and inclusive work environment at Lovesuccess. If you are a skilled and motivated individual with a passion for Merchandising, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.