Senior Merchandiser
London
£53k
My client is one of the Fashion industry’s most envied footwear retailers.Their coveted products include both Women’s and Men’s footwear and a sought-after Accessories range.They have a reputation for selling stylish, sophisticated, sexy shoes and accessories for all occasions.
Due to exciting expansion plans they require an experienced Merchandiser with drive, motivation and vision to be a ‘Number 2’ to the Head of Merchandising.
You will control around 85% of the Ladieswear business and manage a team of 5.You will ideally come from a similar fast paced environment and be able to marry a ‘Big business’ mentality with smaller company values. Main duties include:
Range Planning
·Generate product range plans/lines buys from the company sales plan and work closely with the buyer to ensure the range reflects known and projected market/fashion trends
·Work closely with Buying to make sure all KPI’s are achieved i.e. intake margin
·Plan sales markdown and stock by week, ensuring intake and forward stocks are achieved, whilst controlling terminal stocks.
·Plan the range having regard for colour, price, size and other relevant criteria peculiar to a product area.
·Ensure the range content provides adequate width and depth of offer in terms of colour, price point and choice across all stores. Bring to affect a minimum credible range for all stores.
·To plan promotional buys and liaise with buyers and other product teams on timing.
Store Planning
·Generate store sales in line with the company sales plan
·Initiate grading tables based on the turnover, space and store profit
·Ensure grading tables are updated at a minimum of, every three months to take account of current trends in order to potentialise sales
·Ensure good communication to Retail regarding deliveries
Analysis
·Analyse sales/stock/markdown/ margin performance weekly down to line level and react accordingly
·Reforecast regularly to reflect current trends and react accordingly. Update WSSI.
·Run effective line monitors on continuing lines and liaise effectively with suppliers regarding lead times.
·Regular monitor attributes such as colour/size/ heel height etc and react accordingly
·Prepare ‘birds eye view’ and planning documents
Distribution
·Plan shop distribution ensuring each store receives a credible range of merchandise. To over see the use and maintenance of the distribution system by the department and review stock levels against requirements.
·Oversee the smooth flow of stock in stores, with maximising potential through initial allocation, replenishment, and identify stock for outlets.
General
·Oversee the planning of opening stock packages for new or modernise stores and oversee the allocation of this merchandise in line with the company procedures
·Ensure accuracy is maintained at all levels in the departments
·Liaise with other functions such as Retail Operations, Warehouse and Marketing to maximise sales through effective communication
·Help recruit, appraise and train team, managing Assistant Merchandisers and Allocators
·Maintain good working relationships with other departments in Head Office
This is a position with real opportunity to forge a successful career in a company with excellent prospects and a supportive culture.
To apply, please forward a copy of your CV to kay@fashionpersonnel.co.uk
We regret that due to volume, only successful candidates can be acknowledged.
