Junior Merchandiser

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ladies multi-channel fashion retailer in the West Midlands seeks a Junior Merchandiser to support their merchandising team. The role involves preparing trading reports, managing stock levels, and collaborating with various teams to optimize product performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced merchandising environment and strong data analysis skills. A competitive package, progression opportunities, and staff discounts are offered.

Benefits

Competitive package

Free parking close to transport links

Progression opportunities

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser or similar.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and present findings in trading meetings.
• Manage WSSI by accurately forecasting demand and returns.
• Build effective relationships with buying and merchandising teams.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Job description

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Our client is an established ladies multi-channel fashion retailer based in the West Midlands area, looking for a talented individual to join and support the merchandising team. You, the Junior Merchandiser, will support the wider merchandising team. The company continues to design and develop products for a broad range of consumers, seeking to bring the correct look and fit to customers of all ages by utilising the highest quality fabrics and raw materials to ensure that the product fits beautifully and performs well.

Job Description

1. Prepare reports and present findings in weekly and monthly trading meetings.
2. Drive the trade model.
3. Review daily and weekly sales performance and take actions where required.
4. Review over and underperformance at the product level and drive trading actions to maximise potential and minimise risk.
5. Manage a WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns, and margin.
6. Take ownership of the critical path and take appropriate actions on issues as they arise.
7. Prepare trading reports/packs and make recommendations for reporting improvements across the B&M function and implement them.
8. Be fully aware of the principles and contribution to the overall business strategy, processes, and department development.
9. Build effective and open relationships with all members of the buying and merchandising team, based on reliable, accurate, and relevant data.
10. Ensure a productive relationship between merchandising and other business areas to achieve goals, specifically with the design and accounts teams.
11. Deliver key information at the right time to the right people and present when necessary.

The Successful Applicant

Currently a Senior Assistant Merchandiser, Junior Merchandiser, or similar experience working in a fast-paced merchandising team. Strong communication skills and a high level of Excel data analysis.

What's on Offer

Competitive package, free parking close to transport links, progression opportunities, staff discount.