Our client based in Bolton is looking to recruit a Merchandiser on a permanent basis..
- Support the effectiveness of Production Critical path strategies – working very closely with the Production Manager and Head of Menswear for direction.
- Daily communication with the warehouse preparing for deliveries
- Have an analytical and logical mindset to arrange clear plans/reports
- Prioritise various projects with attention to detail
- Planning: Work with the product team to develop a basic production planning schedule for all styles.
- Prepare & present sales reports for weekly Trading meetings
- Monitoring best and worst sellers list & week’s cover – reporting back to the management team.
- Investigate size ratios of product bought vs. product sold to improve the efficiency of future orders.
- Identify re-buys of best-selling styles balanced with suggesting sales promotions on any overstocked or slow-selling product. Prepare POs for re-buys. Suggest styles that should be part of a “NOOS” (never out of stock program)
- Separate footwear sales reports and monitor returns. Prepare a footwear summary report to be discussed with Directors.
- New launches/promotions. Supporting the business to meet planned launch dates and advising on control and movement of stock.
- Monitor sales by region both Internationally and within the UK.
- Update the sample tracker report accurately on a regular basis.
- Work with Production Manager and Directors on target margins for both retail and wholesale. Contribute to any future budget discussions
- Align reporting systems with a fulfillment company.
- Help personalise “Rebound” returns reports to maximum effect for the business. Help re-monitoring returns.
- Prepare any competitor or retail reports, when requested.
- Review any markdowns or sales promotions (such as vault sales)
- Help with future Black Friday strategy.
- Independently plan and organise allocated workload.
- Assist Production Manager, when required
- Be confident that the current supply base is compliant and transparent
- Awareness of all factory shipment dates.
Key Skills:
- Collaborative, non-political approach
- Strong Excel skills
- Perfectionist when it comes to accuracy.
- Experience working with e-commerce/ retail or apparel brands in a similar merchandising role.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
- Strong commercial awareness with an ability to identify risk and confidently provide solutions
- Hands-on approach.
- Takes responsibility to update sample update reports
- Strong organizational skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapid-growth environment
- Has the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- High attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Able to multi-task and manage priorities
Experience:
You have…
- 1-2 years’ retail merchandising experience.
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
You might have…
- Retail or branded apparel experience.
We would ideally like you to …
- Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
- Own the role and make things happen.
- Strong commercial awareness with an ability to identify product risk and confidently provide solutions
- Experience in a fast-paced environment
- Love Product!