Merchandising Manager

Easy Job Centre; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Aberdeen seeks an experienced fashion management professional. The candidate will build product strategies, manage inventory, and deliver sales goals. A degree in Fashion & Textiles and 7-8 years of management experience are required. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of management experience in buying and merchandising.
• Strong interest in fashion and knowledge of industry vendors.
• Proactive with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build monthly and seasonal product strategies.
• Formulate stock allocation and inventory management strategies.
• Deliver sales, gross margin, and turnover goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Decision-making capability

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Fashion & Textiles or related discipline

Job description

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• Build monthly / seasonal product strategies including brand mix, SKU and style plan, target retail margins. Manage markup and profit margins, as well as seasonal markdown strategies
• Formulate assortment, stock allocation and inventory management strategies, that is consistent with overall business strategy
• Defines and leads the development and execution of the key business drivers (key brands, items and stores)
• Drive and execute the brands’ floor space planning and allocation for all key locations
• Determine seasonal transition strategies, develop brand exclusives, promotional and sampling strategies
• Deliver sales, gross margin and turnover goals for assigned business segment
• Identify and develop emerging brands for the core customers, and maximize key brands value proposition for our customers
• Acquire and build strong partnerships with principals and vendors. Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Keep abreast of competition and fashion trends

Requirements

• Degree holder in Fashion & Textiles or business discipline
• With at least 7-8 years of management experience in buying and merchandising, preferably in the fashion / lifestyle / retail industry
• Strong interest in fashion as well as a strong knowledge of vendors and contacts within the industry
• Proactive, sensitive to figures and strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent product sensibility and understanding of competitive retail landscape
• Ability to take initiative, ownership, and accountability for business results
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy
• Strong decision-making capability with the ability to influence, present and defend a business argument both one-on-one and in a group setting
• Business acumen, strong analytical and presentation skills