Assistant Merchandiser - Peterborough, United Kingdom - Yours Clothing Limited

Yours Clothing Limited

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

COMPANY STATEMENT:

Yours Clothing is a retailer that provides the best value on the UK high street and internet for curvy customers.

With a developing European presence and an additional menswear brand, BadRhino along with the global development of our acquired Long Tall Sally brand, and our new petites brand "PixieGirl" the business is growing at pace to cater for non-standard sizes.

Our continued success comes from our entrepreneurial thinking and listening to our customers to deliver fashion products at the right price.

Our environment is fast paced, ever evolving and full of excitement.

Yours Clothing continues to expand and become the number one curve fashion womenswear retailer in the UK whilst continuing to develop into new and exciting niche markets both in the UK and further afield.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The primary function of the Assistant Merchandiser is to aid the Merchandiser in identifying opportunities and risks through commercial decisions in order to maximise profit.

This is done through effective stock management.

Working closely with the Buying department, the core areas of responsibility are as follows;

Trading and Commercial Awareness
Stock and Critical Path Management
Profit Management
Range Planning
Relationship with Others

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trading & Commercial Awareness

Assists with weekly analysis of the department performance for Monday Trade
Liaise with the trading team to update regarding imminent deliveries, key best sellers or restock dates
Consistent awareness of best and worst sellers for the department and company
Conducts regular store visits to obtain direct feedback from staff and customers
Has an understanding of the plus size market and knowledge of the high street

**Stock & Order Management

Works closely with the Buying Assistant and Supply Base to monitor the Critical Path, attends weekly Critical Path meetings to identify stock delays, keeping the team informed of potential movements so that appropriate action can be taken
Undertakes regular sizing analysis and uses this data to create size ratio's for purchase orders, assisting the Buying Assistant with order raising where necessary
Assist with Flow Line monitoring, ensuring the document is accurately updated each week with a view to forecast sales and suggest proposed intake
Accurately maintains line details, range plans and relevant databases

**Profit Management

Understands key calculations, such as, Margin, % Growth, Cover
Actions agreed markdowns on the system and can analysis the effectiveness of them

**Range Planning

Produces historical analysis and lessons learnt for strategy/sign off packs
Participate in team range building, demonstrating an understanding of the key elements within a range

**Relationships with Others

Acts as a mentor for peers
Is passionate and positive and helps create a stimulating and enjoyable work environment
Can communicate effectively across all levels and via all channels
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with key partners across the business, with particular emphasis on the Buying, Retail, Logistics and Finance teams
Creates and maintains productive relationships with key product suppliers

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Fluent in written and spoken English
Specific experience in fashion retail merchandising preferably within multibrand environment
Analytical skills and computer skills.
Knowledge and understanding of High Street fashion
Relevant degree or equivalent
Excel Competent

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

A strong commercial outlook
Good judgement and decision making skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Highly motivated and a desire to be the best
Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
Proven record of good attendance and flexibility
Passionate about product, strong market and brand awareness
Ability to work hard and smart
Ability to adapt to frequent change and a high pressure environment
Outstanding loyalty and commitment to the business

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Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change.

_**_You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.