MERCHANDISER
SCOPE OF POSITION
Responsible for planning, forecasting, managing stock and trading all D2C fascia’s; Store, Websites and Next Commission model.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Responsible for sales and stock planning across D2C, at brand and category level
Forecast units at style and size level by fascia
Seasonal hindsight with in depth sales and trend analysis and to shape future seasons
Space and option planning for retail fascia
Size curve analysis and actions to maximise sales
Weekly trade analysis, identifying opportunities and implementing for upcoming week/month/quarter
Managing in season stock levels, initial order quantities and replenishment based on sales performance and current trends
Reacting and taking appropriate action based on in season trends, stock and sales performance.
Tracking new season stock deliveries and planning intake and launch dates for all channels
Develop markdown and promotional strategy by reviewing stock and sales to propose packages for MSS, EOSS and key events
Feedback on YTD sales position, BTA and forecasts to SLT in weekly trade recaps and Orderbook meetings
Regular competitor reviews
Reviewing external fascia's in detail to identify opportunities
Main point of contact for D2C fascia's with internal stakeholders
Build relationships with external stakeholders for a collaborative way of working
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Monitor and improve end to end process flow for all D2C channels, including internal and external stakeholders
Create, maintain and develop reporting tools for sound sales and stock analysis
Implementation of trackers; brand, category and style level to ensure all stock is online/in store in a timely manner
Ensure consistency across all D2C channels. Use hindsight and collaboration to drive sales
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Manage workload and delegate effectively
Provide dedicated support and guidance
Share best practices
Feedback on performance with weekly 1-1s and quarterly objective reviews
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Advanced Excel Skills
Strong Commercial awareness
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Clear and concise written and verbal communication
Takes accountability for actions, able to work with limited supervision
Able to work under pressure
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY IN YOUR PURSUIT OF A NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY. WE VALUE THE TIME, ENERGY AND COMMITMENT YOU WILL BE MAKING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS AND WE AIM TO ENSURE YOU HAVE FULL VISIBILITY AT EVERY STAGE.