Assistant Merchandiser

The main purpose of the position is to support the Merchandising team trading the department and planning future ranges. They will have full ownership of allocations and distribution on the department maximising sales potential of all stores and the web. They will also support, develop and train the allocator on the department.

• Minimum 18 months experience working in Merchandising working in a retail Head Office
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Advanced level Excel skills
• Commercial and strategic
• Dynamic and proactive
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Good leadership skills

• Support Merchandising team trading the department – full control of forecasting sales, updating and managing linecards, placing repeats and planning markdowns
• Support Merchandising team planning future ranges – full control of forecasting sales and range planning with Buying team in order to maximise sales opportunities
• Produce and analyse daily and weekly reports to support Merchandising team
• Full ownership of all allocations and distribution on department
• Work closely with stores to ensure stock packages maximise sales potential and that stores are not overstocked, focusing particularly on flag ships, German stores, the website and concessions
• Plan options by grade to ensure stores don’t get over optioned
• Manage weekly intake on department
• Support, develop and train the allocator to ensure they hit department and individual objectives
• Present figures, provide information and contribute in meetings
• Ad hoc analysis and any other duties that may be required

• Attend supplier meetings

• Take ownership for own development and participate in a coaching and feedback culture
• Achieve agreed company objectives; attend training sessions, team meetings as requested