Merchandiser

• Analyse historical information through SWOT assessments and lessons learnt presentations to develop sales and profit plans in line with business requirements
• Work with the Senior Merchandiser, buying and technical teams to shape departmental strategy based on trend, historical data and market knowledge
• Deliver the supplier strategy within the buying and merchandising teams
• Support the wider business objectives through key measures and objectives with a focus on range size, product phasing and category mixes
• Work with Buying team to build balanced and profitable ranges
• Plan the range to ensure that the offer and buy fits the sales and profit plan
• Review and react to trading conditions with the buyer and senior merchandiser
• Input into the development of the Marketing Activity Planning Calendar
• Lead the weekly trading process, identify sales opportunities and risk
• Work through any future promotional strategies

• Experience within a similar Head Office Merchandiser role in the retail sector with a large store network
• Strong working knowledge of the buying cycle and critical path process
• Knowledge of international supply chain processes to support the sourcing model
• Excellent analytic and numerical skills with the ability to use results of that analysis to deliver sales and profit opportunities and manage budgets effectively

Previous experience of the General Merchandise and/or Clothing sector is highly desirable

• Professional development
• Bonus Potential
• Car Allowance
• Free On-Site Parking
• Onsite Coffee Lounge
• Exclusive Store Discounts
• Family-Friendly Benefits
• My Staff Shop
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme