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Junior Merchandiser 9m FTC

Hampshire Permanent £26,000 - £33,000 per year View Job Description
Based in the Womenswear department, this Junior Merchandising role will see you planning and managing department sales, stock and markdowns to maximise sales & margin across channels, and achieve terminal stock targets, under guidance from the line manager.
  • Progress your career with this exciting opportunity for a Junior Merchandiser
  • Hybrid role with a reputable fashion brand in a well-established team

About Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established company in the fashion & retail industry, with 200+ stores across the UK. This company is known for its commitment to providing high-quality sustainable products to its customers, and for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its employees.

Job Description

  • Thorough weekly re-forecasting of the WSSI and trading proposals, ensure that in-season activity maximises profitability whilst maintaining efficient stock control.
  • To produce plan WSSI, create weekly phased plans by channel and category for sales, margin, stock, and markdown, taking traded history and planned future events into consideration.
  • Create a grade-level range plan that satisfies strategic channel, financial, and space requirements.
  • Work cross-functionally to produce department product strategy aligned with overall company strategy, proposing the financial parameters and successfully implementing.
  • Work closely with the team to develop and select a balanced and commercial range that delivers the product strategy, and successfully sign off with Management.
  • Plan seasonal pricing and promotional activity together with Buyer and in line with overall strategy, supported by financial evaluation.
  • Input into & implement a supply chain strategy that sets out short-, medium- and long-term plans for supplier partnerships, development & improvement.
  • Review, propose and cost markdown events and promotional activity, calculating the effect on margin and profit.
  • Manage stock availability to ensure maximum profitability, launch dates are met and sale and stocks are potentialised in line with WSSI forecasts across trading channels.
  • Direct the allocation, replenishment and branch merchandising function to potentialise stocks and store performance.
  • Input into cross-functional activity as required e.g. retail operations, visual merchandising, finance, logistics.
  • Effectively manage and motivate merchandising team through development and appraisals.

The Successful Applicant

  • Business related Degree Proven track record in Merchandising at either Junior Merchandiser/ Merchandiser level in fashion.
  • Team Management & task delegation skills
  • Highly numerate and able to interpret data to determine decision making, working to budgets and financial plans.
  • Ability to present complex technical information to others in an understandable way.
  • Strong planning and organisation skills - able to change plans in line with business needs.
  • Understanding of critical path and product life cycle
  • Use of CIMS, Excel & QA systems.
  • Omnichannel experience of financial metrics - demonstrating category success within Stores and Direct channels, through product strategy, working to budget.
  • Stock - maximising profitability and availability

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary
  • Hybrid working pattern, 3 days office-based and 2 days working from home.
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • A supportive work environment in the retail industry.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
  • The chance to work in a vibrant location.



Contact
Supriya Dinkar
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6640568
Phone number
+44 207 269 2255

Job summary

Job function
Retail
Subsector
Merchandise & Supply Chain
Sector
Retail
Location
Hampshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Supriya Dinkar
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2255
Job reference
JN-012025-6640568