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Merchandiser Role at V&C Associates
V&C Associates is excited to collaborate with one of the UK's fastest-growing performance brands, recognized globally for its technical fabrics and style. Due to expansion, the company is seeking a Merchandiser to join their team, focusing on analysis, delivering cohesive ranges, stock trading, and maximizing sales potential. The role reports to the Trading Director.
This autonomous position manages a retail turnover of £15 million.
Responsibilities
Planning
* Oversee planning across multiple channels with support from the Trading Director.
* Develop plans across product categories, adhering to signed parameters, focusing on profit and risk management.
* Create and manage buying bibles for seasonal buys; reforecast during wholesale seasons to ensure adequate stock levels aligned with forecasts and sales orders.
* Identify trading opportunities and work within OTB budgets.
* Complete buys for drop ship customers.
* Coordinate with the Supply Chain team to finalize company buys based on forecasts, submitting proposals for approval.
* Collaborate with supply chain to ensure product availability aligns with merchandising plans and launch dates.
* Analyze end-of-season sales, identify trends, and provide insights for future product development.
Trading
* Prepare weekly trade packs including drop ship and wholesale key accounts, proposing in-season actions.
* Manage and propose promotional activities for drop ship accounts.
* Monitor sales forecasts versus actuals, highlighting discrepancies, and recommending stock management actions.
* Support multi-channel trading teams to meet KPIs with regular review of delivery schedules.
* Forecast and manage styles to ensure they are never out of stock, maximizing sales.
* Maintain global price lists to ensure correct pricing (wholesale & RRP).
* Work closely with Product Development, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales teams.
* Handle daily queries and issues within the department.
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