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Role Overview:

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Strategy (5%):

• Review Previous Seasons and produce SWOT Analysis with supporting information.
• Alongside the Merchandiser and Buyer create the strategy for the department and present

Plan (25%):

• Create category level product mix using history, SWOT and SMT Plan.
• With Senior Merchandiser formulate the space and grading plan for store distribution.
• Ensure that the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and the KPI's are signed off with the Senior Merchandiser.
• Attend key selection meetings with the Senior merchandiser and Buyer
• Build the Range plan
• Build Layout plans in conjunction with buying and VM.
• Ensure that scheduling and Ideals are in place for your area of responsibility
• Manage the Stock seasonality within the WSSI.

Stock (15%):

• Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant Merchandiser
• Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy
• Establish working relationships with Supplier Base
• Manage the order books both in season and preseason to ensure that the most accurate information is always in the system.
• Manage Intake at category and line level

Trade (45%):

• Reviews' weekly trading performance and achieved KPI's, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings and submit to the senior merchandiser.
• Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Senior Merchandiser and 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 Rack List/Hit List through Merchandise Assistants.
• Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
• Manage Line cards
• Visit and understand the store base on a regular basis. Create action plans to Optimise Store performance communicating to the retail Team anything that may impact store performance.
• Manage the store option plans to ensure each store has the optimum amount of stock and neither too full or lacking key lines.
• Establish collaborative working relationships within Team and across functions.

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