Merchandiser

WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Purchase Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Share Save Scheme

Birthday Off

Wellbeing tools

Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Watches of Switzerland Group is seeking a Merchandiser to join the US Jewellery Merchandising Team at our Support Centre in Leicester. You will plan, control and monitor merchandise intake, distribution and purchase to maximize sales and profit, while developing department strategies with the Buyer and managing key supplier relationships.

You will lead and coach the merchandising team, require strong Excel, SAP/BO, and planning tool experience, and bring management, negotiation, and analytical

Qualifications

• A strong knowledge of Excel.
• Experience of SAP, Business Warehouse / Business Objects.
• Strong knowledge of planning tools including WSSI and Range Planning (Oracle, JDA, Torex, Predictix etc.).
• Management experience.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan, control, and monitor purchase, intake, and distribution of merchandise within departments to maximize sales and profit.
• Develop department strategies with the Buyer and trade product areas to hit targets.
• Manage the MAP system and supplier relationships.
• Lead and coach the merchandising team.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Influencing

Communication

Analytical skills

Planning

Leadership

Team management

Tools

SAP

Business Warehouse

Business Objects

WSSI

Range Planning

Oracle

JDA

Torex

Predictix

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Merchandiser to join our US Jewellery Merchandising Team at our Support Centre in Leicester.

As the Merchandiser, you are responsible for strategically planning, controlling, and monitoring the purchase, intake, and distribution of merchandise within assigned departments to maximize sales and profit. You will be involved in developing department strategies with the Buyer, trading product areas to hit targets, managing the MAP system, fostering supplier relationships, and leading and coaching the merchandising team.

About You

• A strong knowledge of Excel


• Experience of SAP, Business Warehouse / Business Objects


• Strong knowledge of planning tools including WSSI and Range Planning (Oracle, JDA, Torex, Predictix etc.)


• Management experience


• Strong negotiating and influencing skills


• Effective communication skills


• Strong analytical skills

About us

Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites!

Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.

Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.

Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do - we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Some of our benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme


• 24/7 Virtual GP service


• Share Save Scheme


• Enjoy your Birthday Off


• Free Wellbeing Tools


• Generous Discount Scheme


• Enhanced Maternity Pay

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.