WHAT WILL THIS ROLE INVOLVE?
As a Senior Merchandiser, you will be responsible for driving key commercial opportunities to maximise sales and profit, through efficient use of stock, driving continuous improvements, and critical path management.
WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
Product Selection: Oversee multiple categories, whilst working in partnership with buyers to research and select products that align with the brand's identity and target audience. Influence buyers by supporting them with performance analysis
Strategy Planning: Develop and execute seasonal and annual commercial strategies to maximise departmental profit. Lead on multiple category strategies to drive commercial performance and profitability
Range Planning: Planning rate of sales for promotional activity, new initiatives and core range reviews. Providing commercial roll ups to present for sign off to senior leadership team, and board level. Establish price architecture with specific pricing strategies that align with overall business strategy
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate product availability while minimising excess stock. Manage exit of stock with profitability modelling and analysis. Forward plan to ensure the right stock, right place, right time
WSSI Management: Management of WSSI for multiple categories to support cash flow forecasting, whilst maintaining availability and maintaining shelf fill. Expertly manage the OTB budget, ensuring cash flow is optimised and stock-to-sales ratios are healthy. Own, manage & execute intake plans in line with inbound and stock budget targets
Sales Analysis: Analyse sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions about product assortment and pricing
Vendor Management: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to negotiate favourable terms and ensure product quality
Customer Insights: Stay updated on customer preferences and market trends to anticipate demand - using data upon affluence, and using our own Ryman Rewards data
Critical Path Management: Own your own critical path for your categories and manage key stakeholders to ensure new initiatives and promotional activities launch on time and in full. Influence and work with key stakeholders such as the logistics team to manage end-to-end product stock flow
Team Development: Develop and support junior members of the team to ensure high performing teams
WHAT WOULD WE LIKE TO SEE IN YOU?
Proven track record of high performance in a retail merchandising role
Strongly commercial and numerate with a data and process driven approach
Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
Strong excel and data handling skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Customer focussed
A team player with strong collaboration
Experience of excellent cross - functional working
Demonstrate a high degree of tenacity and drive & an ability to thrive in a fast - paced and pressurised environment
Preferred Skills
Experience in a specific retail category- stationery, branded FMCG, General Merchandise
Knowledge of merchandising software and tools
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU?
A passionate, dynamic team where your growth, ideas, and impact matter
A competitive pay package
Company pension scheme with the option to enhance
Generous holiday allowance including an extra wellbeing day that gives you time to recharge
Training programme to help you excel in your role
Opportunities through our apprenticeship programs to keep building on your skills
Access to mental health first aiders, wellness sessions, and support groups
Exclusive discounts across all of our brands and through our benefits hub
Cycle2Work scheme
Long service and recognition awards
Colleague referral scheme
Company and team social events
Free on-site parking
Subsidised canteen
WHO ARE WE?
Founded by Henry J Ryman in 1893, Ryman has been the go-to destination for stationery, office supplies, printing, technology, and more for over 130 years. We are part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group, which also includes Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre.
From our very first store on Great Portland Street, we have grown to over 200 locations and a thriving website and app offering quality products and exceptional service. We believe in supporting our colleagues and equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to grow, thrive, and have fun whilst doing it.
At Ryman, all of our teams from our stores to our warehouse and Retail Support Centre are passionate about retail. We put our customers first and have a common goal to keep them at the heart of everything we do. We are energetic and enthusiastic, delivering results through resilience, innovation, and adaptability. If you are a team player who's ready to make an impact, this could be the perfect role for you.
Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences, encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.
PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT OTHER DUTIES AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.