Merchandiser

3 weeks ago


Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

Our Merchandising team ensure all of our products are in the right place at the right time, whether in store or online. They use high level strategic thinking in order to build the range with our Buying team. They contribute insights that allow us to make reactive and long range decisions and planning that is crucial to the success of our business.

  • Job Title - Merchandiser
  • Location - JD Sports, Hollins Brook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
  • Hours - Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategy (10%):

  • With the Buyer review previous season and capture lessons learned.
  • With the Buyer create the strategy for the department and present
  • Drive Team development supporting the business to facilitate internal promotions and succession planning

Plan (35%):

  • Approve the proposed grading from the trading Merchandiser for input into the assortment planning process
  • Review the SMT plan at Buyer Group/Season annually and apply plan at Category/Season level to meet the Buyer Group/Season plan
  • Quarterly plan at Category/Season level with the Buyer to submit a plan on the System that reflects the best possible mix of product to deliver the KPI’s
  • Formulate range plan at Store level in conjunction with the Buyer quarterly
  • Attend selection/pre-selection meetings with the Buyer and suppliers.
  • Plan the Pre Scheduling to meet the range plan – In conjunction with Assistant Merchandisers

Stock (5%):

  • Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant merchandiser
  • Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy
  • Manage Intake at category and line level

Trade (50%):

  • Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings
  • Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Buyer at category and line level.
  • Monthly – Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews
  • Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group
  • Meet and gain approval: Incorporating
    • Forecasting any sales variance to plan
    • Creation of OTB’s
    • Management of commitments – On time delivery, rebuys cancellations
    • Markdown proposals
  • Provide Retail with Merchandising aids through the Store Allocators
  • Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
  • Create and Manage/monitor sell out dates against all products
  • Establish collaborative working relationships across functions including Online, Store operations, visuals, Marketing, Finance, DC and Stores

Behavioural :

  • Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
  • Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
  • Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
  • Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
  • Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.

What We're Looking For 

  • Experience within a similar role is essential
  • Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
  • Highly numerate and strong commercial focus
  • Proven deliverables within previous roles.


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