Merchandiser - 12m Ftc Lookfantastic - Manchester, United Kingdom - THG

THG

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers.

Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients' brands globally.

We're powered by a global team of over 7,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it's this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.

We're always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey.

So, if you're ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.

The Merchandising Function

The Merchandising team is responsible for the end to end management of stock within the business from planning and managing intake into the business and maximizing the stock profile to drive sales and profit.

Working in collaboration with buying, trading and commercial marketing to drive product opportunities, build brand relationships and meet business targets.

About the Role

Reporting in to the Head of Category/Partnerships Merchandising, you'll be responsible for Stock and Intake Strategy, Planning and Management of Stock Profile in support of business KPIs through effective trading and driving the department in conjunction with buying.

Responsibilities

Responsible for building department strategy and long term plans alongside buyer to support divisional KPI's
Leads the department in conjuction with the buyer to fulfill the departent and business strategy
Has a flexible management style to support the development of immediate team and wider merch function
Supports the division through involvement with project work, including cross functional involvement
Prepare reporting for weekly and monthly review meetings
Reviews daily and weekly sales performance and recommends replenishment actions where required
Takes a strategic approach in driving the department forward by gaining a strong understanding of key competitors
Responsible for numerous high profile brand accounts; keeps strong supplier relationships and communication
Manage order placement and intake to ensure on time product launches and product lead times are adhered to
Liaise with suppliers and multiple global warehouses to ensure an effective landing of stock prioritizing intake where necessary
Effective stock management whilst highly focused on hitting departmental warehouse availability targets. Manages fast and slow moving stock and makes recommendations to move it through the business in the most profitable route possible
Accurately forecasts new product launches to achieve the optimum profit, balanced with sell through whilst maintaining high product availability
Builds a strong network cross functionally within the business and in particular Buying & Trading
Manages the team and supports the Heads of Merch

Role Requirements:

Very organised and selfmotivated individual who works well on their own initiative
Experienced in working as part of a team
Critical thinker and problemsolving skills
Highly numerate with strong analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with all levels of internal and external seniority
Highly flexible to adapt to the needs of a fast paced environment
Strong commercial awareness
Must have strong IT skills
Excel proficient
Min 1year experience in a similar role or Graduate with industry work placement/internship