Junior Merchandiser - Stockport, United Kingdom - Cube International

Cube International

Verified Company

Stockport, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

- Attending weekly trade meeting and presenting on performance. Following up on any actions from Trade meetings with the relevant teams and reporting back to the Merchandiser

- Supporting the Merchandiser with ad hoc analysis when requested.

- Supporting the Merchandiser with any in season and pre-season planning

- Ownership and management of the critical path and OPO to ensure all intake is on track and any amendments/delays are flagged to the Merchandiser

- Making sure systems are up to date with all PO amendments and new intake dates are reflected in the system when agreed with suppliers.

- Highlight to the Merchandiser any lateness or rolling intake and suggest actions to take from this

- Take ownership of tracking intake for key launches and events and provide updates to the wider teams

- Liaising with freight forwarders and updating internal documents with accurate dates/booking info

- Supporting with any PO raising or amendments when required

- Supporting the development and training of an MAA, as well as training of new Assistant Merchandisers

- Updating Linecards and reviewing actions to be taken, such as rebuys, cancellations etc
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Reviewing slow sellers and overstocks in season and making suggestions to clear through by end of life.
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Liaising with marketing in order to push promotional activity, as well as new launches, BIS etc.
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Taking ownership of pre-order styles by managing dates, qtys and orders until the stock becomes available.
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Taking ownership of a smaller account, including pre-season and in-season planning, managing OTB, overstocks & taking ownership of achieving budget KPIs set before season (Overseen by Merchandiser)

Key Skills
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Experience working at Assistant Merchandiser level or above in a retail head office is essential
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Planning, trading and analytical skills
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Ability to think on feet and make decisions working within in a fast-paced environment
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Strong commercial and brand awareness with an interest in product
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Professional with excellent communication skills
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Confident, enthusiastic and hungry to learn
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Highly organised, methodical and efficient

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£30,000.00 per year

Benefits: