Junior Merchandiser
Responsible to:
Merchandiser
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
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Strategy (5%):
* Review Previous Seasons and produce SWOT Analysis with supporting information.
* Alongside the Merchandiser and Buyer create the strategy for the department and present
Plan (25%):
* Create category level product mix using history, SWOT and SMT Plan.
* With Senior Merchandiser formulate the space and grading plan for store distribution.
* Ensure that the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and the KPI’s are signed off with the Senior Merchandiser.
* Attend key selection meetings with the Senior merchandiser and Buyer
* Build the Range plan
* Build Layout plans in conjunction with buying and VM.
* Ensure that scheduling and Ideals are in place for your area of responsibility
* Manage the Stock seasonality within the WSSI.
Stock (15%):
* Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant Merchandiser
* Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy
* Establish working relationships with Supplier Base
* Manage the order books both in season and preseason to ensure that the most accurate information is always in the system.
* Manage Intake at category and line level
Trade (45%):
* Reviews’ weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings and submit to the senior merchandiser.
* Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Senior Merchandiser and 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 Rack List/Hit List through Merchandise Assistants.
* Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
* Manage Line cards
* Visit and understand the store base on a regular basis. Create action plans to Optimise Store performance communicating to the retail Team anything that may impact store performance.
* Manage the store option plans to ensure each store has the optimum amount of stock and neither too full or lacking key lines.
* Establish collaborative working relationships within Team and across functions.
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