Merchandiser, Footwear

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fashion retailer is seeking a skilled Merchandiser to join their dynamic team in London. This exciting role involves overseeing the Footwear department while utilizing analytical skills to develop line plans and pricing strategies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong communication and presentation abilities. With a focus on collaboration across departments, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence product assortments and drive market success. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and diversity in the workplace!

Benefits

Exclusive Employee Sales

Generous Holiday Schedule

Summer Fridays

Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)

LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program

Private Health and Dental

Pension Contribution

Season Loan Tickets

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, especially in footwear.
• Strong product knowledge and ability to present to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive line plans based on analytical data and trends.
• Analyze sell-in and sell-out reports to identify investment opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Trend Analysis

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

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Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

"I feel reallyluckyto be surrounded by such a great team. I’m not only grateful that they’ve helped meachievemygoals,but also that I can give them a place where they canachievetheirs."

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced MERCHANDISER (FTC) in our LONDON office.

Department Overview:

• Product Merchandising is a central function which is a pivotal link between the Product development & production teams in the US & the sales teams across Europe.
• This role will interact with most departments from Central Merchandising, Retail, Finance, Customer Services & Sales teams.
• This team ensures that the product assortments meet the needs of the regions whilst also supporting brand vision.
• This role will oversee the Footwear department across wholesale, franchise, travel retail & concessions across EMEA.
• This role is a temporary one-year contract that will be reporting into the VP of Merchandising, with the support of an experienced Assistant Merchandiser on the division. It sits within the wider Merchandising team with a strong network of peers.
• This is an exciting role that mixes strong knowledge of competition & trends in the luxury market with analytical ability. The candidate needs to be comfortable presenting to large groups, communicating to many departments & happy to travel to Milan for Market (4 times a year).

What You’ll Do:

• LINE PLAN : Utilise both analytical data and trend analysis to build comprehensive line plans considering the needs of different regions & channel across EMEA.
• SAMPLE SELECTION : Balancing budget & regional needs to select samples & build exciting & interesting assortments by Showroom.
• SELL OUT & ANALYSIS : Manipulate large data sets to build comprehensive sell in & sell out reports. Analyse opportunities for investment & spotting trends in the data.
• PRICING STRATEGY : Price the collection building a strong pricing architecture in line with good, better, best strategy whilst adhering to margin targets.
• PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT : Driving conversations on mark down & protected assortment in line with sales performance & assortment planning.
• MANAGE TOOLS FOR MARKET : Build a strong assortment for market & ensure all relevant tools are prepared which aid selling including the photoshoot, getting line sheets & digital assets ready & communication of any changes to samples.
• BUY ROLL UP : Roll up the buy & utilise ATS, protecting units whilst ensuring MOQs are met.
• INBOUND REPORTING: Review & monitor inbound shipment to ensure they are in line with delivery windows, working with cross functional teams to manage any late or early shipments.
• TREND ANALYSIS & MARKET RESEARCH: Visit stores & build reports on trend and market analysis.

You’ll Need to Have:

• Education (Degree)
• Years of experience (5+)
• Presenting to large groups (100 people +)
• Communication Skills to various levels in the business.
• Strong product knowledge – especially FOOTWEAR

We’d Love to See:

• Hands On Approach
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Results-driven and goal-oriented person
• Critical thinking and problem-solving attitude
• Team oriented, strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to multi-task, requiring solid time management

We want you to feel like a valued member of the team from Day 1. To make your journey enriching with us, we offer –

• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Generous Holiday Schedule and Vacation Days
• Summer Fridays
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• Private Health and Dental
• Pension Contribution
• Season Loan Tickets
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

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At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences.Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V