Job Purpose:
To provide consistent and accurate analytical support to the Merchandising team focusing on covering all retail channels and strategic planning for self-portrait.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning
Responsible for yearly, monthly, seasonal, weekly and daily budgets for the retail channels
Produce new season OTBs for the retails channels
Manage order placement with sourcing team to maintain stock levels in season and end of season
Work closely with Buying to optimize new season buys, optimizing buy depth and size curves
Plan end-of-season markdown in outlet stores, working closely with Ecom and Warehousing team to clear stock while optimizing revenue
Responsible for yearly packaging / accessories forecast and manage orders
Trading
Produce weekly trade reports, measuring performance against plan, against last year and year-to-date
Continually monitor product and stores performance, taking action to maximize performance
Quarterly review of sales performance vs budget, re-forecasting as needed
Review seasonal performance, presenting results and lessons learnt to the business
Monitor any stock issues, identifying out of stocks and recut recommendations
Optimize inventory through RTVs, swaps and internal stock moves
Retail stores and outlets
Partake in initial store opening planning as part of the expansion strategy for both full price and off price
Conduct regular store visits both locally and regionally
Manage product assortment and pricing for the outlet stores
Work closely with Retail Managers to ensure smooth operations of the store
Manage new season allocations, ensuring timely deliveries and cohesive assortments
Develop initial allocation and replenishment plans and generate purchase orders to support operational and commercial demand
Team
Deputize for the Head of Merchandising as needed
Manage the workload and development of the MAA
Additional Requirements
Flexible and adaptable approach to operational business needs.
Needed to be onsite 5 days a week