Assistant Merchandiser

4 weeks ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Next Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join our Womenswear team at Next. As an Assistant Merchandiser, you will play a key role in driving the success of our Womenswear department by formulating range structure proposals, presenting in formal meetings, and appraising performance and proposing strategies.

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 propose 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, coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely fabric reservations and production, and regularly review progress against production targets and adjust plans as needed.
  • Ensure accuracy in merchandise systems by updating data regularly, confirm supplier contracts, and maintain correct sizing, forecasts, and inventory levels.
  • Provide clear direction and support to trainees, setting expectations and goals, delegate tasks effectively, and monitor progress and provide coaching to help trainees develop skills and confidence.
  • Review budgets regularly to monitor spending and identify opportunities for cost savings, analyse spending patterns, and implement strategies to optimise allocation of resources.
  • Track sales performance, inventory levels, and markdowns throughout the season, identify trends and patterns to make informed decisions and adjustments, and implement 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 have excellent communication skills, be able to clearly articulate ideas, proposals, and strategies to stakeholders, and foster open and transparent communication within the team.

You will also have technical merchandising skills, utilising data analysis tools and techniques to interpret sales data, market trends, and performance metrics, and understand inventory management systems and merchandising software to maintain accurate records and make informed decisions.

As a passionate and open-minded individual, you will be able to embrace new ideas, approaches, and perspectives, recognising that innovation often comes from unconventional sources, and be willing to adapt to changing market dynamics and evolving consumer preferences.

You will also have a passion for product and trends, staying informed about the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the industry, and demonstrating enthusiasm and excitement for the products you're merchandising, inspiring others with your passion.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, profit-related bonus, 25 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more, contributions into a pension scheme, life assurance, sharesave scheme, a fantastic restaurant, coffees shops and juice bar, on-site nursery, staff shop, free parking, free company bus service, 25% staff discount on most Next products, national and local discounts on goods and services, and a digital GP healthcare service.

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