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Merchandising Specialist

1 month ago


Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom FatFace Full time
Role Overview

As a Merchandiser at FatFace, you will play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying, and any other form of marginalization in our workplaces. You will work cross-functionally within the product team to produce department product strategy in line with overall company strategy, proposing financial parameters and successfully implementing them.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the DBMS team to develop and select a balanced and commercial range which delivers the product strategy, and successfully sign off with Management.
• Plan seasonal pricing and promotional activity together with Buyer and in line with overall strategy, supported by financial evaluation.
• Thorough weekly re-forecasting of line flows and department forecasts to ensure that in-season activity maximizes profitability while maintaining efficient controls of stock. Highlight trading opportunities and risks and propose effective action.
• Manage the availability of stock to ensure maximum profitability, launch dates are met, and sales and stocks are potentialized in line with department KPIs across trading channels.

Requirements

• Business-related degree
• Proven track record in Merchandising at either Junior Merchandiser/Merchandiser level
• Previous experience in retail essential
• Team Management & task delegation skills
• Highly numerate and able to interpret data to determine decision making, work to budgets and financial plans
• Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels
• Ability to present complex technical information to others in an understandable way
• Strong presentation skills to all levels
• Strong planning and organization skills - able to change plans in line with business needs

Competencies

• Thorough understanding of all merchandising principles and systems
• Understanding of critical path and product life cycle
• Comprehensive understanding of customer profile, and product range and competitors
• Use of Excel, BI, and product systems
• Brand and commercial awareness

Key Contacts and Relationships

• D, B, M, and Sourcing team members and line management
• Brand team
• Channels - retail, ecom, wholesale & partners
• Logistics
• Directors
• Suppliers