Junior Merchandiser

Yours Clothing Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Yours Clothing Limited is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to trade the business through effective stock planning, intake, allocations to stores, promotions and markdowns. You will assist in purchasing, intake and distribution across the UK to maximise sales and margin.

The role requires strong analytical skills, English fluency and a good grasp of High Street fashion. A relevant degree or equivalent is preferred and you will work closely with Buying and Merchandising teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Specific experience in fashion retail merchandising preferably within multi-brand environment.
• Advanced planning and analytical skills, including computer skills.
• Knowledge of High Street fashion and good commercial sense.
• Degree or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Trade the company through stock planning, intake, allocations to stores, sales, markdowns and promotions.
• Assist Merchandiser with purchasing, intake and distribution across the UK.
• Analyse sales performance and identify opportunities or risks to sales and profit.
• Conduct regular store visits to gain feedback from staff and customers.
• Develop junior team members under guidance of Snr Merchandiser.
• Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, and Analytics teams to maximise availability and margins.
• Manage range planning, depth/width, and supplier relationships.

Skills

English fluency

Fashion retail merchandising

Advanced planning

Analytical skills

Brand awareness

Commercial outlook

Decision making

Deadline driven

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

What is the role

The primary function of the Junior Merchandiser is to trade the Company through effective management and planning of stocks. This will include managing intake, allocations to stores, sales, markdowns and promotional activity.

The Junior Merchandiser is responsible for assisting the Merchandiser in the purchasing, intake and distribution of merchandise across the UK in order to maximise sales and margin within the assigned departments of responsibility.

What you will do

Working closely with the Buying department, the core areas of responsibility are as follows;

Trading and Commercial Awareness

• Analyses and reports on sales performance of the department taking ownership on decisions of any opportunities or risks to sales and profit
• Consistent awareness of best and worst sellers for the department and company and identifying opportunities for growth
• Conducts regular store visits to obtain direct feedback from staff and customers
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the plus size market

Stock Management

• Takes ownership of maintaining all aspects of the departmental wssi
• Works closely with Buying team on OTB status of wssi and ensuring OTB is filled accordingly
• Takes ownership of flow lines for the department
• Maintains line details and range plan
• Works with branch merchandising on allocations

Profit Management

• Understand the key components around profit and how it is calculated
• Actions agreed markdowns on the system and can analysis the effectiveness of them
• Knowledge of the departments OTB and stock levels understands the implications of being under or over stocked

Range Planning

• Analyses all historical analysis and lessons learnt for strategy packs
• Under guidance of Merchandiser and in conjunction with Buyer constructs a range to deliver key blocks as well as newness and true choice to the customer
• Continuously reviews range in line with current trading to maximise profits
• Reviews depth and width to maximise availability and minimise markdown risk

Relationships with Others

• Under guidance of Snr Merchandiser develops junior members of the team
• Is passionate and positive and helps create a stimulating and enjoyable work environment
• Maintain excellent communication links with colleagues from the Buying and Merchandising departments
• Communicate effectively across all levels and via all channels
• Build and maintain effective working relationship with key partners across the business, with particular emphasis on the Buying, Retail, Allocation and Analytics and Logistics teams
• Create and maintain productive relationships with key product suppliers

What you will bring

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Specific experience in fashion retail merchandising preferably within multi-brand environment
• Advanced planning and analytical skills, including computer skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of High Street fashion
• Relevant degree or equivalent
• A strong commercial outlook
• Good judgement and decision making skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Highly motivated and a desire to be the best
• Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
• Proven record of good attendance and flexibility
• Passionate about product, strong market and brand awareness
• Ability to work hard and smart
• Adaptable to frequent change and a high pressure environment
• Outstanding loyalty and commitment to the business