Job Description
The Junior Merchandiser supports the Merchandising team by taking ownership of selected areas within the department and ensuring smooth pre-season planning, effective in-season trading, and optimal stock distribution. Working closely with Buying, Branch Merchandising, and other internal teams, the Junior Merchandiser plays a key role in helping the business deliver sales, profit, and stock targets.
You will need Merchandising experience pref in a retail business
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Season Planning
1. Take full merchandising responsibility for designated areas within the department, supporting the Senior Merchandiser.
2. Assist in the preparation of strategy packs, ensuring accurate product attribution.
3. Conduct detailed pre-season analysis aligned with the buying timeline.
4. Collaborate with Buying to help develop seasonal strategy and support the creation of WSSI plans with relevant KPIs.
5. Identify and propose repeat/core lines for store and web channels to ensure maximum availability and minimal terminal stock.
6. Analyse monthly bestsellers, highlighting key opportunities to the Buying team.
7. Ensure all new product options are booked in line with the agreed timeline, monitoring against option plans and OTB.
8. Deliver ad hoc analysis as required by the Buying a...