To support the team by taking responsibility for ensuring all product is in the right stores to enable achieving departmental sales, markdown, stock, intake and profit plans. Primarily ‘Store’ focused but working with the product file. Substitute for the Merchandiser in their absence.
1. Role: Assistant Merchandiser
2. Location: JD Group, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, BL9 8RR.
3. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
What You'll Be Doing:
Planning
4. Provide the Merchandiser and Buyer with the previous season analysis at store and product level
5. Input into creation of the store strategy with the Merchandiser/Buyer
6. Assist in formulation of range plan at store level with the Merchandiser/Buyer
7. Work with the Merchandiser to ensure pre-scheduling meets options and range plan at store level
8. Create ratios for all buys.
Trading
9. Prepare weekly review of stores and product in preparation for Monday trading meeting
10. Identify priority stores for the week, review and propose actions. New / Re-fit Stores - Analysis of performanceOver / Under Performing StoresOver / Under Optioned StoresPriority stores fed to team by management team or other function
11. Complete Retail Feedback sheets, completing required actions as well as any follow up.
12. Attend store visits from which create and execute an action plan to improve trade
13. Manage line cards in conjunction with the Merchandiser
14. Participate in the Monthly Re-forecast
15. Manage condensing of stocks and IBT’s
16. Taking direction from the Merchandiser, assist retail with merchandising aids
17. Manage and monitor exception stocks on a daily basis, primarily through the GUI system
18. Ensure stores are seasonally correct
19. Plan and action new store ranges (in conjunction with pre-schedule)
20. Carry out any ad-hoc analysis as required
21. Consolidate the supplier order books
22. Book in new product with guidelines from the Merchandiser
23. Cost, retail and margin checks
Teamwork
24. Reporting to the Merchandiser
25. Working with the Merchandise Team
26. Working with the Buyer
27. Seeking guidance on ‘Best Practice’ merchandising from the Trading Manager and implementing
28. Develop relationships as appropriate with Store Operations, Visuals, Marketing DC, etc
Key Deliverables – Year 1
29. Attend all systems courses
30. Strive to have an awareness and understanding of planning processes.
31. Be the voice of ‘Stores’ on the department
32. Develop more effective branch merchandising through a greater analytical understanding
The Company:
Established in 2000, size? has since evolved into one of the most influential, leading streetwear brands that represent a community connected by fashion, music, sport and art. From supplying our customers with all of the finest brands in footwear, apparel and accessories from across the globe for over two decades, the size? brand has grown to include its roster of highly sought-after worldwide exclusive product releases - including collaborations with Nike, adidas Originals, New Balance, Reebok and many showcasing and celebrating all things streetwear and the cultures that influence it through size?collections; to working directly with some of the UK’s most creative universities through size?syllabus, the size? franchises have evolved over the years to help play a core role in connecting us to our customers.
We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
33. Incremental Holiday Allowance
34. Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
35. Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
36. Discounted Gym membership
37. Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
38. Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications