Role Overview: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester To lead the team to deliver all Channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake and Profit Plans. Drive business change to achieve company goals/objectives.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Strategy (10%):
* With the Buyer review previous season and capture lessons learned.
* With the Buyer create the strategy for the department and present
* Drive Team development supporting the business to facilitate internal promotions and succession planning
Plan (35%):
* Approve the proposed grading from the trading Merchandiser for input into the assortment planning process
* Review the SMT plan at Buyer Group/Season annually and apply plan at Category/Season level to meet the Buyer Group/Season plan
* Quarterly plan at Category/Season level with the Buyer to submit a plan on the System that reflects the best possible mix of product to deliver the KPI’s
* Formulate range plan at Store level in conjunction with the Buyer quarterly
* Attend selection/pre-selection meetings with the Buyer and suppliers.
* Plan the Pre Scheduling to meet the range plan – In conjunction with Assistant Merchandisers
Stock (5%):
* Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant merchandiser
* Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy
* Manage Intake at category and line level
Trade (50%):
* Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings
* Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the 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
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o Forecasting any sales variance to plan
o Creation of OTB’s
o Management of commitments – On time delivery, rebuys cancellations
o Markdown proposals
* Provide Retail with Merchandising aids through the Store Allocators
* Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
* Create and Manage/monitor sell out dates against all products
* Establish collaborative working relationships across functions including Online, Store operations, visuals, Marketing, Finance, DC and Stores
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
* Proven deliverables within previous roles.