Job Title: Senior Merchandiser
Location: JD Group, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
Working Rota: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Working Hours: 40 Hours per week
Hybrid Working: 80/20 split, 4 days in the office, 1 day WFH
What You'll Be Doing:Strategy (10%):
With the Buyer review previous season and capture lessons learned. Create the strategy for the department and present. Drive Team development supporting the business to facilitate internal promotions and succession planning.Plan (35%):
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.Trade (50%):
Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPI's, identifying Issues & 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. Deputise in Merchandise Managers absence to ensure smooth running of area at all times.Stock (5%):
Overview the ratio's for all buys in conjunction with Assistant merchandiser. Ensure that the Buy matches the plan buy. Manage Intake at category and line level.Behavioural: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 (Delivers results):
Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver.
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