Associate Merchandiser (Licence)
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
The primary function of the Merchandising Department is to trade the Company through effective management and planning of stocks. This will include managing intake, allocations to stores, sales, markdowns and promotional activity.
The Associate Merchandiser is responsible for assisting the Merchandiser in the purchasing, intake and distribution of merchandise internationally in order to maximize sales and margin within the assigned departments of responsibility. Working closely with the Buying department and their assigned merchandising team, the core duties and areas of responsibility will include:
Remain fully conversant with all orders processing through the system, working closely with the Buying team ensuring assortment plans are updated
On a weekly basis, review the sales performance from the previous week for products within the assigned departments of responsibility and identify lines for repeat. Present recommendations to the Merchandiser and Buyer for sign off in weekly repeats meeting
Raise all orders/enquiries with the suppliers, identifying opportunities to negotiate on cost to maximize profit margin. Where necessary, seek alternative quotations to obtain the best price. Raise and send for approval in PEMS system, ensuring Merchandiser is aware of any changes
Work with QC to ensure orders are authorised to conform with all Claire's Accessories guidelines
Identify allocations of stock from the Distribution Centre (DC) through a detailed analysis of stock and sales data. Instruct the Planner/Allocation Analyst accordingly to action these allocations
Produce, review and print all Monday morning Merchandising Trading reports and assist in the production of Company trading reports
Update and review 'Power Sheets' containing detailed sales and stock information for key performing areas
Collate all cycle count (mini stock take) results for the assigned departments of responsibility and update Arthur accordingly, highlighting any amendments to the Merchandiser
Conduct store visits to obtain direct feedback relating to individual products and stock levels and highlight any changes to allocation team to enhance sales at store and company level
Communicate any promotions to Retail and Analytics Team for actioning
Responsible for collating the MPPR (Monthly Product Performance Review) pack and attending meetings where appropriate deputising in meetings when Merchandiser is absent
Ensure assortment plans are maintained / updated
Input into pre-season assortment plan with guidance from Merchandiser
In conjunction with the Buying and Merchandising teams, prepare detailed sales and stock analysis for regular Range Reviews. Present trends and recommendations to drive sales and profit margin at the meetings
Conduct analysis of slow and fast moving lines, providing commercial recommendations to the Group merchandiser ensuring appropriate action is taken
Build and maintain effective working relationship with key partners across the business, with particular emphasis on the Buying, Retail, Branch Merchandising, Allocation and Analytics and Logistics teams
Develop and maintain relationships with key product suppliersQualifications/Experience
Ideally working towards/or have achieved a business or fashion-related degree
Previous experience working within a Merchandising department
More Information
- Address Birmingham, West Midlands
