Merchandising Merchandiser - Manchester, United Kingdom - Success Appointments

Success Appointments

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Based Manchester

We are on the hunt for a strong Merchandiser to work closely with the Senior Merchandiser and Head of Merchandising for our client a young and vibrant fast fashion menswear retailer.

Leading a team of AM's and MAA's, you will take responsibility for planning & trading your own department and driving sales.

Responsibilities:

Managing the WSSI, driving out key findings based on performance. Reviewing consistently in line with trading performance
Planning of budgets by category, option count, and depth of buy based on the overall business and financial goals of the company
Review's sales forecasts based on performance, and actions re forecasts
Analyse and monitor best and worst sellers and makes informed recommendations for action as well as recommends promotions and re buys as necessary
Monitors and maintains buying margin and gross profit margins as requested.
Is aware of current and emerging best practice within merchandising/buying and makes recommendations to the business via Head of Merchandising as appropriate
Ensures productive relationship between merchandising/buying functions and all other business areas to ensure goals achieved, specifically the design and accounts teams
Delivers key information at the right time, to the right people, and presents when necessary, at high level meetings as requested by Senior Management
Responsible for ensuring that suppliers are managed ethically and fairly by all direct reports
Demonstrates a strong level of commercial awareness which considers customer profile, competitor activity and developments with the wider marketplace
Drives team development through regular catch ups and reviews
Develops and presents a strong succession plan with a clear team strategy