Assistant Merchandiser - Size? Bury, North West England, England
Job description
Established in 2000, size? has since evolved into one of the most influential, leading streetwear brands that represent a community connected by fashion, music, sport and art. From supplying our customers with all of the finest brands in footwear, apparel and accessories from across the globe for over two decades, the size? brand has grown to include its roster of highly sought-after worldwide exclusive product releases - including collaborations with Nike, adidas Originals, New Balance, Reebok and many more.
From showcasing and celebrating all things streetwear and the cultures that influence it through size?collections; to working directly with some of the UK's most creative universities through size?syllabus, the size? franchises have evolved over the years to help play a core role in connecting us to our customers.
Responsible to:
Merchandiser
Department:
Merchandising
Location:
Role Overview:
JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester
To support the team by taking responsibility for ensuring all product is in the right stores to enable the achievement of all channel departmental sales, markdown, stock, intake and profit plans. Primarily 'Store' focused but working with the product file
Key Duties/Responsibilities
Strategy (5%):
- Provide the Merchandiser and Buyer with the previous season analysis at store and product level
- Input into creation of the store strategy with the Merchandiser/Buyer
Plan (5%):
- Assist in formulation of range plan at store level with the Merchandiser/Buyer
- Work with the Merchandiser to ensure pre-scheduling meets options and range plan at store level
Stock (15%):
- Create ratios for all buys.
- Ensure stores are seasonally correct
- Consolidate the supplier order books
Trade (75%):
- Prepare weekly review of stores and product in preparation for Monday trading meeting
- Identify priority stores for the week, review and propose actions.
- New / Re-fit Stores - Analysis of performance
- Over / Under Performing Stores
- Over / Under Optioned Stores
- Priority stores fed to team by management team or other function
- Complete Retail Feedback sheets, completing required actions as well as any follow up.
- Attend store visits from which create and execute an action plan to improve trade
- Manage line cards in conjunction with the Merchandiser
- Participate in the Monthly Re-forecast
- Manage condensing of stocks and IBT's
- Taking direction from the Merchandiser, assist retail with merchandising aids
- Manage and monitor exception stocks on a daily basis, primarily through the GUI system
- Plan and action new store ranges (in conjunction with pre-schedule)
- Carry out any ad-hoc analysis as required
- Book in new product with guidelines from the Merchandiser
- Cost, retail and margin checks
- Establish collaborative working relationships within Teams and across functions.
- Deputise for the Merchandiser/Junior Merchandiser in their absence
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. 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.
Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:
- Experience within a similar role is essential
- Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
- Highly numerate and strong commercial focus
We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
- Free parking
- Incremental Holiday Allowance
- Staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation
- Pension Scheme
- Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion
Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Thank you again for your time.
