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.
* Role: Assistant Merchandiser
* Location: JD Group, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, BL9 8RR.
* Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
What You'll Be Doing:
Planning
* Provide the Merchandiser and Buyer with the previous season analysis at store and product level
* Input into creation of the store strategy with the Merchandiser/Buyer
* Assist in formulation of range plan at store level with the Merchandiser/Buyer
* Work with the Merchandiser to ensure pre-scheduling meets options and range plan at store level
* Create ratios for all buys.
Trading
* Prepare weekly review of stores and product in preparation for Monday trading meeting
* Identify priority stores for the week, review and propose actions.
o New / Re-fit Stores - Analysis of performance
o Over / Under Performing Stores
o Over / Under Optioned Stores
o Priority stores fed to team by management team or other function
* Complete Retail Feedback sheets, completing required actions as well as any follow up.
* Attend store visits from which create and execute an action plan to improve trade
* Manage line cards in conjunction with the Merchandiser
* Participate in the Monthly Re-forecast
* Manage condensing of stocks and IBT’s
* Taking direction from the Merchandiser, assist retail with merchandising aids
* Manage and monitor exception stocks on a daily basis, primarily through the GUI system
* Ensure stores are seasonally correct
* Plan and action new store ranges (in conjunction with pre-schedule)
* Carry out any ad-hoc analysis as required
* Consolidate the supplier order books
* Book in new product with guidelines from the Merchandiser
* Cost, retail and margin checks
Teamwork
* Reporting to the Merchandiser
* Working with the Merchandise Team
* Working with the Buyer
* Seeking guidance on ‘Best Practice’ merchandising from the Trading Manager and implementing
* Develop relationships as appropriate with Store Operations, Visuals, Marketing DC, etc
Key Deliverables – Year 1
* Attend all systems courses
* Strive to have an awareness and understanding of planning processes.
* Be the voice of ‘Stores’ on the department
* 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 more.From 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:
* Incremental Holiday Allowance
* Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
* Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
* Discounted Gym membership
* Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
* Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
Interested?
If you interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.
Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion
Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
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