Senior Assistant Merchandiser
Manchester
£35,000
Fantastic opportunity to join a market leading apparel brand as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser who can be a critical driver to maximise both sales and profit.
This role is responsible for boosting commercial performance by ensuring stock is managed effectively and sales opportunities are maximised through strong forecasting and product availability, whilst working closely with all key areas of the business
Key Responsibilities:
* Support with product mix and sign off pack reporting and analysis.
* Oversee the supplier critical path, ensuring new product launches progress smoothly and on schedule.
* Use a range of forecasting methods to anticipate demand and plan stock levels effectively.
* Liaise with suppliers, coordinating orders to support availability and stock targets.
* Monitor products each week, ensuring stock availability
* Support development of store range plans.
* Lead planning of the category
* Ensure all plans are loaded in WSSI
* Create accurate size ratios
* Review sales performance and make recommendations
* Continually assess current processes and identify opportunities for improvement
* Prepare and present KPI Reports
The Candidate
* Experienced Assistant Merchandiser or Senior Assistant Merchandiser
* Strong Excel Skills
* Understanding of forecasting, stock management and supply chain processes
* Commercially driven, analytical, and passionate about product
* Ability to analyse and interpret large data sets
* Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
* Able to work independently and prioritise effectively, whilst being a strong team player