Senior Merchandiser: Channel Sales & Range Strategy

JDSPORTS; Bury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

JD Sports Head Office in Bury seeks an experienced merchandising leader to drive channel sales, stock, intake and profit plans. You will partner with Buyers to set strategy, review seasonal performance, and manage range planning for stores and online.

The role emphasizes collaboration across functions and delivering KPI-driven commercial results. Ideal candidates will be highly numerate with a strong commercial focus and experience in sports/fashion retail.

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role is essential.
• Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous.
• Highly numerate and strong commercial focus.

Responsibilities

• With the Buyer review previous season and capture lessons learned.
• With the Buyer create the strategy for the department and present.
• Drive Team development supporting the business to facilitate internal promotions and succession planning.
• Approve the proposed grading from the trading Merchandiser for input into the assortment planning process.
• Review the SMT plan at Buyer Group/Season annually and apply plan at Category/Season level to meet the Buyer Group/Season plan.
• Quarterly plan at Category/Season level with the Buyer to submit a plan on the System that reflects the best possible mix of product to deliver the KPI's.
• Formulate range plan at Store level in conjunction with the Buyer quarterly.
• Attend selection/pre-selection meetings with the Buyer and suppliers.
• Plan the Pre Scheduling to meet the range plan – In conjunction with Assistant Merchandisers.
• Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant merchandiser.
• Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy.
• Manage Intake at category and line level.
• Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPI's, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings.
• Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Buyer at category and line level.
• Monthly – Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews.
• Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group.
• Meet and gain approval: Incorporating Forecasting any sales variance to plan, Creation of OTB's, Management of commitments – On time delivery, rebuys cancellations, Markdown proposals.
• Provide Retail with Merchandising aids through the Store Allocators.
• Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes.
• Create and Manage/monitor sell out dates against all products.
• Establish collaborative working relationships across functions including Online, Store operations, visuals, Marketing, Finance, DC and Stores.
• Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
• Responsibility Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions.
• Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
• Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
• Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.
• Experience within a similar role is essential
• Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
• Highly numerate and strong commercial focus

Job description

JD Sports Head Office in Bury seeks an experienced merchandising leader to drive channel sales, stock, intake and profit plans. You will partner with Buyers to set strategy, review seasonal performance, and manage range planning for stores and online.

The role emphasizes collaboration across functions and delivering KPI-driven commercial results. Ideal candidates will be highly numerate with a strong commercial focus and experience in sports/fashion retail.