Merchandiser

Responsible to: Merchandise Manager

Department: Merchandising

Location:

Role Overview: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester To lead the team to deliver all Channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake and Profit Plans. Drive business change to achieve company goals/objectives.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Strategy (10%):

• With the Buyer review previous season and capture lessons learned.


• With the Buyer create the strategy for the department and present


• Drive Team development supporting the business to facilitate internal promotions and succession planning

Plan (35%):

• Approve the proposed grading from the trading Merchandiser for input into the assortment planning process


• Review the SMT plan at Buyer Group/Season annually and apply plan at Category/Season level to meet the Buyer Group/Season plan


• Quarterly plan at Category/Season level with the Buyer to submit a plan on the System that reflects the best possible mix of product to deliver the KPI’s


• Formulate range plan at Store level in conjunction with the Buyer quarterly


• Attend selection/pre-selection meetings with the Buyer and suppliers.


• Plan the Pre Scheduling to meet the range plan – In conjunction with Assistant Merchandisers

Stock (5%):

• Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant merchandiser


• Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy


• Manage Intake at category and line level

Trade (50%):

• Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings


• Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Buyer at category and line level.


• Monthly – Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews


• Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group


• Meet and gain approval: Incorporating


• Forecasting any sales variance to plan


• Creation of OTB’s


• Management of commitments – On time delivery, rebuys cancellations


• Markdown proposals


• Provide Retail with Merchandising aids through the Store Allocators


• Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes


• Create and Manage/monitor sell out dates against all products

Establish collaborative working relationships across functions including Online, Store operations, visuals, Marketing, Finance, DC and Stores

Behavioural:

• Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.


• Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions


• Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.


• Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.


• Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:

• Experience within a similar role is essential


• Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous


• Highly numerate and strong commercial focus

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