Senior Assistant Merchandiser

OFFICE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Senior Assistant Merchandiser located in London, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will take ownership of trading the department, forecast sales, and manage allocations and distributions to maximize sales potential. They will also support and train team members in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in retail and proven leadership skills. Interested applicants should possess excellent analytical and Excel skills for effective reporting and strategy development.

Qualifications

• Must be an existing Assistant Merchandiser working in a retail Head Office.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills required.
• Dynamic and proactive with good leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of trading the department and forecasting sales.
• Plan markdowns and manage linecards effectively.
• Produce and analyze daily and weekly reports for the team.
• Support the allocator in achieving departmental objectives.

Skills

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Advanced level Excel skills

Commercial and Strategic

Dynamic and proactive

Good communication skills

Team working skills

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Good leadership skills

Education

Existing Assistant Merchandiser experience

Job description

Closing Date / 09 / 27 Reference NumberTRU-2 Job TitleSenior Assistant Merchandiser Job TypePermanent Full-time Location - CountryUnited Kingdom Location - CityLondon Location - StoreHead Office Job DescriptionThe main responsibility of the position is to take ownership of trading the department and planning future ranges. They will have full ownership of all allocations and distribution on the department maximising sales potential of all stores and the web. They will also support, develop and train the allocator on the department.

Requirements

• Must be existing Assistant Merchandiser working in a retail Head Office
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills • Advanced level Excel skills
• Commercial and Strategic
• Dynamic and proactive • Good communication skills
• Team working skills
• Able to work in a faced paced environment
• Good leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Ownership of trading the department – forecasting sales, updating and managing linecards, placing repeats and planning markdowns
• Plan markdowns on the department
• Full ownership of all allocations and distribution on department
• Work closely with stores to ensure stock packages maximise sales potential and that stores are not overstocked. Focusing particularly on flag ships, German stores, the website and concessions
• Plan options by grade to ensure stores don’t get over optioned
• Ownership of planning future ranges – forecasting sales and range planning with Buying team in order to maximise sales opportunities
• Support Merchandiser updating and planning in WSSI system
• Planning intake on the department to ensure sales are maximised and stock flow is optimal as well as within warehouse weekly targets
• Produce and analyse daily and weekly reports to support Merchandising team
• Presenting figures, providing information and contribute in meetings
• Support, develop and train the allocator to ensure they hit department and individual objectives
• Ad hoc analysis Branded Only
• Attend supplier meetings
• Review order books weekly from brands and call in stock as required
• Additional role specific that you may be responsible for
• Any other duties that maybe required
• Living the Office Values
• Innovation and passion
• Contribution focused
• Invest in future potential
• Encouraged to learn and share
• Embracing the power of inclusive teams
• Celebrate and reward excellence in contribution