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    Head of Merchandising - Leeds, United Kingdom - Page Personnel

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    Full time
    Description

    To create and deliver the retail strategy for the Groups strategic direction across all our retail division
    Apply promptly A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

    To lead the merchandising team to deliver a commercial range of products on time and in full to the market to achieve the budgeted sales and contribution.

    Client Details

    A great opportunity for a Head of Merchandising to join a leading multi channel retailer in the Leeds area who are known for their internal progression. They are an established business that have been trading for a number of years. They sell through a number of different channels, store, ecommerce, wholesale etc.

    Description

  • Assist the HOM to ensure all product strategies are executed in line with the overall business needs
  • Assist the HOM with range planning including; analysis of previous seasons sales by pre-agreed attributes, proactively work with the HOM in updating the range plan forecasts throughout the season based on the business needs
  • Support the HOM to communicate information effectively to all levels of the management team
  • Support the HOM in preparation for seasonal launches including; summaries of previous seasons sales and current seasons delivery performance
  • Manage a designated area / range taking daily control for all aspects under the guidance of your HOM. Within this you will present back to the HOM all findings for their consideration
  • Develop detailed budgets to cover Sales, Returns, Margin and Intake for your designated area under the guidance of your HOM, presenting all workings to the HOM for their consideration
  • People:
  • Assist in training and supporting the departmental MDA where applicable.
  • Updating and maintaining the weekly sales and margin reports, identifying any anomalies and understanding the reason behind these, feeding back your findings to the HOM
  • Re-forecast the Wholesale sales and margin on a weekly basis, always maintaining a current view for your designated area/range and reporting any changes to the HOM
  • Manage and set up the department critical path which includes chasing suppliers to adhere to deadlines. Participate in the CP meeting.
  • Manage the SMS order process to ensure all critical dates are maintained
  • Assist the HOM with stock, sales and cash flow via WSSI, Line Cards and/or Payment Schedules
  • Manage OTB for your designated area/range via WSSI and report any changes or anomalies to the HOM
  • Assist the HOM in the identification of over stocks and provide all necessary support to the HOM in clearing old / slow moving stock
  • Monitoring all stock intake and stock levels for the relevant brands / warehouse / customers and ensuring stock is processed in a timely manner
  • Ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time whether this is for Wholesale, Ecommerce or SMU
  • Weekly review of core line cards and highlight any potential sales /stock risk to the HOM
  • Producing size-scales and raising; cloth requisitions, purchase orders (bulk and samples), barcodes (where appropriate)
  • Maintenance of the buying minutes and other functions including; activating products, entering price lists, entering production, cutting cloth, amending quantities and delivery dates when required
  • Assisting the HOM in seasonal planning and providing forecasts to the buyers / suppliers
  • Liaise with suppliers to ensure products are despatched to the agreed ex-factory date.
  • Liaise with the sales team and customers to ensure that they are fully updated on all deliveries and answer any relevant queries
  • Attend key internal and supplier meetings alongside the HOM. Complete all meeting minutes for the HOM.
  • Review assess and present sales and margins in line with weekly trading meetings.
  • In the absence of an MDA on the team - manage the daily office duties including; booking train tickets, maintaining the attendance register, ordering stationary
  • To adhere to the Bonded Warehouse sampling procedure - raising orders for all samples entering the warehouse
  • Set up any required new reports under the guidance of the HOM
  • Identifying any training needs of the MDA and ensuring relevant training is provided
  • Complete the EBIS invoice checking on the accounts system where appropriate
  • Providing regular and ad hoc reports for internal/external teams and customersProfile
  • Financial awareness and understanding of departmental budgets and margins
  • Commercial and competitor awareness
  • Strong housekeeping and organisational skills
  • Numeracy
  • Effective communicator
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Team player
  • Good visual presentation skills
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Self-motivatedJob Offer
  • A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
  • Early finish on a Friday
  • Free parking
  • Hybrid working
  • An opportunity to play a key role in a leading retail company. Head of Merchandising Head of Merchandising Head of Merchandising
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