Junior Merchandiser 9m FTC

• Progress your career with this exciting opportunity for a Junior Merchandiser
• Hybrid role with a reputable fashion brand in a well-established team

About Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established company in the fashion & retail industry, with 200+ stores across the UK. This company is known for its commitment to providing high-quality sustainable products to its customers, and for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its employees.

Job Description

• Thorough weekly re-forecasting of the WSSI and trading proposals, ensuring that in-season activity maximises profitability whilst maintaining efficient stock control.
• Produce plan WSSI, create weekly phased plans by channel and category for sales, margin, stock, and markdown, taking traded history and planned future events into consideration.
• Create a grade-level range plan that satisfies strategic channel, financial, and space requirements.
• Work cross-functionally to produce department product strategy aligned with overall company strategy, proposing the financial parameters and successfully implementing.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and select a balanced and commercial range that delivers the product strategy, and successfully sign off with Management.
• Plan seasonal pricing and promotional activity together with Buyer and in line with overall strategy, supported by financial evaluation.
• Input into & implement a supply chain strategy that sets out short-, medium- and long-term plans for supplier partnerships, development & improvement.
• Review, propose and cost markdown events and promotional activity, calculating the effect on margin and profit.
• Manage stock availability to ensure maximum profitability, ensuring launch dates are met and sales and stocks are potentialised in line with WSSI forecasts across trading channels.
• Direct the allocation, replenishment and branch merchandising function to potentialise stocks and store performance.
• Input into cross-functional activity as required e.g. retail operations, visual merchandising, finance, logistics.
• Effectively manage and motivate merchandising team through development and appraisals.

The Successful Applicant

• Business related Degree with proven track record in Merchandising at either Junior Merchandiser/ Merchandiser level in fashion.
• Team Management & task delegation skills.
• Highly numerate and able to interpret data to determine decision making, working to budgets and financial plans.
• Ability to present complex technical information to others in an understandable way.
• Strong planning and organisation skills - able to change plans in line with business needs.
• Understanding of critical path and product life cycle.
• Proficient in CIMS, Excel & QA systems.
• Omnichannel experience of financial metrics - demonstrating category success within Stores and Direct channels, through product strategy, working to budget.
• Experience in stock management - maximising profitability and availability.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary.
• Hybrid working pattern, 3 days office-based and 2 days working from home.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive work environment in the retail industry.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
• The chance to work in a vibrant location.