Trading Merchandiser

Description:

As a key member of the Branch Merchandising team, you will work collaboratively with the Merchandising teams to drive the overall store performance of stores whilst managing stock flow and capacities.

You will provide a focus on store profiles, sharing this knowledge with the teams to strategically drive optimum stock placement in stores.

Client Details

A great opportunity for an Trading Merchandiser to a leading Multi-Channel retailer in the Greater Manchester area. They are looking to grow their Merchandising team as there are going through a period of growth.

Description

Review previous quarter performance and highlight strategic lessons learned to support brand/market strategy for future seasons
Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Trading Manager at market level
Forecast replenishment levels in line with sales plan & store capacities
Plan all key trading events considering stock & sales targets & event planning calendar
Manage the seasonal entry & exit of stock with a view to minimising markdown & terminal stock
Management of new store openings including:
Direction on market strategies & lead times
Working with retail & space planning to ensure store splits are accurate
Forecast of opening stock volumes reflective of turnover/size & trade period
Overseeing of deadlines to ensure packages are delivered on time
Review & re-forecast quarterly forecast for IBTs signing off any amendments with Trading Manager
Be aware of all future market sales plans & brand strategies that impact store planning
Review weekly trade performance and KPI's, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings
Review stores who are over/under achieving their sales plan, work across functions to challenge performance & drive trade
Identify market opportunities & threats in season, working with core merchandisers to mitigate risk/enhance store performance
Review of in season sales, stock and density performance identifying any space optimisation opportunities, ensuring in line with brand & stock strategy
Deliver all key trading events, guiding & co-ordinating across all functions ensuring stock targets and stock flow is manageable for both retail and logistics
Give direction on priority stock movements including IBTS & store to store fast tracks
Work closely with retail, visual merchandising & logistics to ensure stakeholders are up to date with key messages relating to stock movements
First point of contact in Merchandising for retail, develop & manage relationships

Experience within a similar role is advantageous
Highly numerate and strong commercial focus
Computer literate and ability to learn new systems
Highly organised, good prioritisation and time management skills
Self-motivated and a proactive workerJob Offer

Salary up to £45k DOE

Mix of Office & Home Working

Free Parking

Progression Opportunities

Discount on product

Trading Merchandiser

Trading Merchandiser