Merchandiser - FTC - #2196576

Merchandiser

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Merchandiser to join an established market leading retailer.

As a Junior Merchandiser, you will be responsible for managing range reviews, range management and range analysis processes whilst managing stock within agreed open to buy limits. This is intially on a fixed term contract.

• Preparing weekly review of stores and product in preparation for weekly team meeting
• Manage the range review process and critical path
• Managing WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns, and margin.
• Building relationships with internal teams to continuously develop & optimise product lines.
• Continually monitor both market & competitor activity
• Working cross functionally with warehousing, shipping, finance & sales teams to optimise sales and margin, while ensuring high levels of professionalism are achieved.
• Working closely with internal teams to improve product forecasting.
• Reviewing Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Sales performance
• Contributing to the supplier review processes
• Highlighting & reviewing stock management/ flow to increase sales of high performing lines & reduce less successful lines.
• Ensure that all price adjustments are checked and on the system at the correct time
• Interact with other internal teams to improve store performance and drive best practices
• Building & maintaining strong relationships with external suppliers and internal departments

Key requirements for the role.

• Previous experience in Merchandising is essential from a retail head office, open on product experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise / influence effectively at all levels.
• Highly accurate with a good attention to detail
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse data.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Strong commercial awareness
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products specifically advanced Excel