Junior Merchandiser - London, United Kingdom - Ted Baker

Ted Baker
Ted Baker
Verified Company
London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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JUNIOR MERCHANDISER

WHO WE ARE

  • QUINTESSENTIALLY BRITISH; DISTINCTLY GLOBAL.
  • At Ted Baker, we know what it means to be a truly forwardthinking designer brand. From the iconic props in our shops, to the delightful details and thoughtful touches which set us apart from the crowd. These are the qualities we see brought to life in our People.
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THE ROLE

  • Reporting into the Senior Merchandiser, this role will sit within the Merchandising team for UK and EU.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan a number of different key cash categories, working within parameters set within topline initial planning, focusing on all KPI's to deliver profit expectations alongside a Buyer.
  • In season trading to ensure that all categories are performing at optimum levels, reforecasting sales using WSSI's, constantly monitoring intake, OTB position, & terminal stocks across the department. Making Senior Merchandising members and B&M Director aware of any upside or risk to sales.
  • Identifying commercial repeats in season.
  • Working closely with the Buying team on all trading aspects.
  • Driving lessons learnt, Season Analysis and strategy meetings prior to preseason planning.
  • Management of team and coaching. Completion of team reviews twice yearly.
  • Liaising with VM, eCom and Retail teams to ensure B&M strategy is translated into stores and online.
  • Ownership of designated store groups, optimizing performance and liaising with Senior Retail.

MORE DETAIL

  • PLANNING
  • Planning areas at topline across sales, options, MD, terminal and recodes which will be signed off by Merchandising Manager.
  • PRODUCT SIGN OFF
  • Agreeing a balanced range with the buying team, and ensuring all stores in each grade have a strong offer.
  • QUANTITIES
  • Managing the spend effectively, planning quantities, width vs depth of buy, ranging and planned FP sell through.
  • RE-FORECASTING AND OTB MANAGEMENT
  • Forecasting the WSSI every 4 weeks, managing any risk, and potentializing overperforming areas of the business.
  • TEAM DEVELOPMENT
  • It is essential to motivate and develop the team, reviewing and taking action when needed.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

  • Good Management Skills
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Ability to multi task
  • Excellent communicator
  • Strong, commercial decision maker
  • Friendly
  • Problem solving
  • Strong persuasion & influencing skills
- "Can do " attitude

  • Ability to think commercially

OUR VALUES

  • AUTHENTIC
  • We have the freedom to be our 'best self', being true to ourselves and others
  • KIND
  • We try to do the right thing: for each other, our communities, our planet and for Ted
  • CURIOUS
  • We are hungry to explore, innovate and think differently
  • COURAGEOUS
  • We have the confidence to be brave, have fun and discover the unexpected
  • INCLUSIVE
  • We embrace and respect individuality and celebrate difference & diversity
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