Retail Store Merchandising Professional

1 day ago


Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Company Overview:

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Austin Fraser is a leading Multi-Channel retailer in the Greater Manchester area, currently going through a period of growth. As a result, they are seeking to expand their Merchandising team with a Junior Merchandiser - Branded.

Job Summary:

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This role involves working closely with the Senior Merchandiser to define the strategy and planning of future ranges, as well as seeking out sales opportunities within the trade.

Key Responsibilities:

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  2. Review previous seasons and produce SWOT analysis with supporting information.">
  3. Create category-level product mix using history, SWOT, and SMT plan.">
  4. Formulate space and grading plans for store distribution with the Senior Merchandiser.">
  5. Ensure WSSI is updated with buy plan and KPIs signed off with the Senior Merchandiser.">
  6. Schedule and Ideals are in place for the area of responsibility.">
  7. Attend key selection meetings with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer.">
  8. Build range plans and layout plans in conjunction with buying and VM.">
  9. Overview ratios for all buys with Assistant Merchandiser.">
  10. Ensure buy matches planned buy.">
  11. Establish working relationships with Supplier Base.">
  12. Manage order books both in-season and preseason to ensure accurate information.">
  13. Manage stock seasonality within WSSI.">
  14. Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPIs, identifying issues and course of action.">
  15. Propose actions to recover risk and maximize opportunities with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer.">
  16. Capture agreed actions in monthly forecast reviews.">
  17. Work up forecast from category/season level to Buyer Group.">
  18. Meet and gain approval: incorporate forecasting sales variance to plan.">
  19. Creation of OTBs, management of commitments - on-time delivery, rebuys, cancellations, markdown proposals.">
  20. Provide Retail with Rack List/Hit List through Merchandise Assistants.">
  21. Manage range plan in-season reflecting changes.">
  22. Manage linecards and intake at category and line level.">
  23. Visit and understand store base on a regular basis.">
  24. Create action plans to optimize store performance.">
  25. Manage store option plans to ensure each store has optimum stock levels.">
  26. Work with Senior Merchandiser and Buyer to deliver plan.">
  27. Guide and direct Merchandising Team to help deliver plan.">
  28. Provide and monitor development plans for Assistant Merchandiser/Merchandise Assistant.">
  29. Communicate to Retail Team anything impacting store performance.">
  30. Establish working relationships with Store Operations, Visuals, Marketing, Finance, DC etc.">
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Required Skills and Qualifications:

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Experience working as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser, Junior Merchandiser or similar in a retail head office is essential. Ability to think on feet and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong commercial and brand awareness with an interest in product. Professional with excellent communication skills. Confident, enthusiastic and hungry to learn. Highly organized, methodical and efficient. Strong Excel Skills.

Benefits:

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Competitive salary & benefits package including flexible working hours, hybrid working, free parking, progression opportunities, staff discount, and 25 days holiday plus 8 BH.



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