Junior Merchandiser - Peterborough, United Kingdom - Yours Clothing Limited

Yours Clothing Limited

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

COMPANY STATEMENT:

Yours Clothing is a retailer that provides the best value on the UK high street and internet for curvy customers.

With a developing European presence and an additional menswear brand, BadRhino along with the global development of our newly acquired Long Tall Sally brand, the business is growing at pace to cater for non-standard sizes.

Our continued success comes from our entrepreneurial thinking and listening to our customers to deliver fashion products at the right price.

Our environment is fast paced, ever evolving and full of excitement.

Yours Clothing continues to expand and become the number one plus size fashion womenswear retailer in the UK whilst continuing to develop into new and exciting niche markets both in the UK and further afield.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The primary function of the Junior Merchandiser is to trade the Company through effective management and planning of stocks. This will include managing intake, allocations to stores, sales, markdowns and promotional activity.

The Junior Merchandiser is responsible for assisting the Merchandiser in the purchasing, intake and distribution of merchandise across the UK in order to maximise sales and margin within the assigned departments of responsibility.

Working closely with the Buying department, the core areas of responsibility are as follows;

Trading and Commercial Awareness
Stock Management
Profit Management
Range Planning
Relationship with Others

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trading and Commercial Awareness

Analyses and reports on sales performance of the department taking ownership on decisions of any opportunities or risks to sales and profit
Consistent awareness of best and worst sellers for the department and company and identifying opportunities for growth
Conducts regular store visits to obtain direct feedback from staff and customers
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the plus size market

Stock Management

Takes ownership of maintaining all aspects of the departmental wssi
Works closely with Buying team on OTB status of wssi and ensuring OTB is filled accordingly
Takes ownership of flow lines for the department
Maintains line details and range plan
Works with branch merchandising on allocations

Profit Management

Understand the key components around profit and how it is calculated
Actions agreed markdowns on the system and can analysis the effectiveness of them
Knowledge of the departments OTB and stock levels understands the implications of being under or over stocked

Range Planning

Analyses all historical analysis and lessons learnt for strategy packs
Under guidance of Merchandiser and in conjunction with Buyer constructs a range to deliver key blocks as well as newness and true choice to the customer
Continuously reviews range in line with current trading to maximise profits
Reviews depth and width to maximise availability and minimise markdown risk

Relationships with Others

Under guidance of Snr Merchandiser develops junior members of the team
Is passionate and positive and helps create a stimulating and enjoyable work environment
Maintain excellent communication links with colleagues from the Buying and Merchandising departments
Communicate effectively across all levels and via all channels
Build and maintain effective working relationship with key partners across the business, with particular emphasis on the Buying, Retail, Allocation and Analytics and Logistics teams
Create and maintain productive relationships with key product suppliers

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Fluent in written and spoken English
Specific experience in fashion retail merchandising preferably within multibrand environment
Advanced planning and analytical skills, including computer skills.
Knowledge and understanding of High Street fashion
Relevant degree or equivalent

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

A strong commercial outlook
Good judgement and decision making skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Highly motivated and a desire to be the best
Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
Proven record of good attendance and flexibility
Passionate about product, strong market and brand awareness
Ability to work hard and smart
Ability to adapt to frequent change and a high pressure environment
Outstanding loyalty and commitment to the business

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Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change.

_**_You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.