Assistant Merchandiser - Leeds, United Kingdom - Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support

Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support
Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support
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Leeds, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
As an Assistant Merchandiser you will play a vital role within the Merchandising team.

  • You will provide essential support to your department, and provide management support to the Merchandise Admin Assistant if applicable.

Client Details
A leading fashion business in Leeds.

The company are going from strength to strength and as a result of internal progression are seeking to add to their Merchandising team.

The business has been around for more than 80 years and are known for their BritishHeritage.


Description

  • Review & analysis previous season sales analysis by size at fit level and propose the future strategy for sizing for the relevant fit & product category.
  • Produce par planners for each individual line dependant on the end use of the line.
  • Assist the merchandiser with range building by providing analysis and proposals on; planned ROS, brand, fit, colour, design and pricing.
  • Produce size scales for seasonal stock buys inline with critical path and ensure uploaded correctly on the buying minute
  • Assist in training and supporting the departmental MDA where applicable.
  • Review core size availability on a weekly basis to maintain 95% availability. Propose actions required to the merchandiser in weekly trade and re scale where possible, ensure any agreements are actioned.
  • Review & reforecast core line cards on a weekly basis based on current performance. Propose any actions required in weekly trade to merchandiser on regroups, par adjustments, phasing current commitment or any additional buys required.
  • Review best sellers report on a weekly basis at line level. Propose any actions required to merchandiser in weekly trade on best/worst sellers; Regroups, distribution, intake & markdown proposals.
  • Intake, working closely with Merchandiser to review weekly delivery schedule and critical path manage intake into the business. Raising any concerns to buyer/merchandiser which will impact; product launches, promotional activity or over stock.
  • Liaise with suppliers & warehouse to ensure priority stock is on time and put away as soon as possible.
  • Work closely with retail team to address any store stock issues and action accordingly
  • WSSI maintenance; ensure OTB is updated on a weekly basis, intake is in the correct week & have an understand of closing stock targets of store group and YOY stock variance.
  • Identify any overstock issues to merchandiser with proposal on how to reduce surplus stock and increase sell through.
  • Maintain range plans to ensure all information is correct and intake is in the correct week.
  • Ad Hoc reporting to support buying & merchandising.
  • Strong understanding of competitors and their promotional activity.
  • Complete the EBIS invoice checking on the accounts system where applicable. General office / departmental duties.
  • Support MAA duties in their absence

Profile

  • Currently a Merchandise Assistant / Assistant Merchandiser or similar
  • Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn.
  • Highly organised with attention to detail.
  • A good level of admin / IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent communication and team working skills

Job Offer
Free Parking + Mix of Home & Office working + Progression Opportunities + Early Finish on Friday + 25 days holiday plus 8

Assistant Merchandiser - Hybrid Working

Assistant Merchandiser - Hybrid Working

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