Junior Merchandiser 12-Month FTC | Cult Beauty

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned beauty company in Manchester seeks a Merchandising and Buying professional to lead stock management and strategy. You will work closely with buyers and manage high-profile brand accounts while ensuring strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has management experience, excellent communication skills, and a knack for analytical thinking to drive business KPIs effectively. This role offers various development programs and generous benefits.

Benefits

Bespoke development programmes

Enhanced annual leave

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

On-site gym and physiotherapy

Qualifications

• Current JM or Senior AM.
• Ability to manage multiple brands.
• Organized and self-motivated professional.
• Flexible for a fast-paced trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead category and drive department strategy for profit.
• Manage stock intake strategy and forecast new product launches.
• Review KPIs and sales performance for decision making.
• Build strong supplier relationships and network internally.

Skills

Management experience

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving initiative

Tools

Excel proficiency

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a very smart, enthusiastic and proactive individual who is flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative as part of the Merchandising and Buying team. This role combines responsibility and autonomy; the right person for the job is valued over the job title. This is an opportunity to further a career in the beauty industry within the merchandising function. Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, you will be responsible for stock and intake strategy, planning and management of stock profile in support of business KPIs through effective trading and driving the department in conjunction with buying and trading.

Responsibilities

• Confidently lead your category and drive department strategy alongside the Buyer, maximising profit through trading and effective stock management.
• Review KPIs regularly to ensure that the YTG plans are realistic, highlighting changes to both team and management.
• Review daily and weekly sales performance and complete replenishment actions.
• Be responsible for numerous high profile brand accounts; maintain strong supplier relationships and communication.
• Build cohesive lessons learnt with the buyer whilst reflecting future trends, preparing reporting for weekly and/or monthly meetings.
• Review daily and weekly sales performance and recommend replenishment actions where required.
• Sign off weekly replenishment order quantities in accordance with OTB and ensure availability targets are met whilst adhering to planned departmental target covers.
• Accurately forecast new product launches to achieve optimum profit, balanced with sell-through whilst maintaining high product availability.
• Manage order placement and intake to ensure on-time product launches and product lead times are adhered to.
• Manage effective stock management with a focus on hitting departmental availability targets. Manage fast and slow moving stock and make recommendations to move it through the business in the most profitable route possible.
• Build a strong cross-functional network within the business, particularly Buying & Trading.
• Manage the team and deputise for the Merchandiser or Senior in their absence.

Qualifications / Experience

• You are a current JM or Senior AM.
• Experience of managing multiple brands at the same time.
• Management experience and strong ability to work as part of a team.
• Commercial awareness.
• An excellent communicator both internally and externally.
• Organised, self-motivated and a key team player.
• Excellent time keeping to ensure deadlines are met.
• Attention to detail.
• Uses initiative to solve problems.
• Flexible in order to meet the needs of a fast paced trading environment.
• Strong IT skills – Excel proficiency.

Benefits & Perks

• Access bespoke development programmes designed and delivered by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
• Enhanced Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; day off on your birthday; enhanced maternity and paternity pay depending on length of service; up to 10 days compassionate leave; buy back up to 3 days; unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months.
• Wellbeing Support: access to in-house GP, CBT therapist, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) via Bupa, on-site gym and physio.
• Other Perks: save up to 12% on personal tech via salary sacrifice; subsidised bus pass; up to 50% staff discount on THG brands; on-site staff shop; on-site barber; refer a candidate and receive up to £1000 when they pass probation.

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