Junior Merchandiser - Bury, United Kingdom - JD Sports

JD Sports
JD Sports
Verified Company
Bury, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Responsible to:

Merchandiser


Department:

Merchandising


Location:

JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester

To lead the team to deliver all channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake and Profit Plans


Role Overview:


Key Duties/Responsibilities:


Strategy (5%):


  • Review Previous Seasons and produce SWOT Analysis with supporting information.
  • Alongside the Merchandiser and Buyer create the strategy for the department and present

Plan (25%):


  • Create category level product mix using history, SWOT and SMT Plan.
  • With Senior Merchandiser formulate the space and grading plan for store distribution.
  • Ensure that the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and the KPI's are signed off with the Senior Merchandiser.
  • Attend key selection meetings with the Senior merchandiser and Buyer
  • Build the Range plan
  • Build Layout plans in conjunction with buying and VM.
  • Ensure that scheduling and Ideals are in place for your area of responsibility
  • Manage the Stock seasonality within the WSSI.

Stock (15%):


  • Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant Merchandiser
  • Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy
  • Establish working relationships with Supplier Base
  • Manage the order books both in season and preseason to ensure that the most accurate information is always in the system.
  • Manage Intake at category and line level

Trade (45%):


  • Reviews' weekly trading performance and achieved KPI's, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings and submit to the senior merchandiser.
  • Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer at category and line level.


  • Monthly

  • Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews
  • Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group
  • Meet and gain approval: Incorporating
  • Forecasting any sales variance to plan
  • Creation of OTB's


  • Management of commitments

  • On time delivery, rebuys cancellations
  • Markdown proposals
  • Provide Retail with Rack List/Hit List through Merchandise Assistants.
  • Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
  • Manage Line cards
  • Visit and understand the store base on a regular basis. Create action plans to Optimise Store performance communicating to the retail Team anything that may impact store performance.
  • Manage the store option plans to ensure each store has the optimum amount of stock and neither too full or lacking key lines.
  • Establish collaborative working relationships within Team and across functions.

Behavioural:


  • Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
  • Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
  • Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
  • Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
  • Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:


  • Experience within a similar role is essential
  • Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
  • Highly numerate and strong commercial focus
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