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• Well-known brand with beautiful bedding products

About Our Client

Premium bath and bedding linens brand in the U.K.

Job Description

• Lead and takes ownership of the preparation and presentation of Trading reports.
• Work with the Buyer to monitor and drive the achievement of sales and margin plans and proactively propose actions to maximise sales and margin whilst minimising risk.
• Propose and plan markdown/promotional deal actions and suggests exit strategies for poor-performing lines.
• Communicate all stock issues and price changes in a timely manner.
• Manage category OTBs, ensuring all PO's are inputted, delivery schedule is updated
• Suggest tactical solutions and identify potential spending including accurate reflection of OTB within Cash Flow.
• Work with Finance to ensure stock is paid for in a timely manner, approving weekly payment lists and escalating issues to the Merchandising Manager.
• Manage the Merchandise Assistant to deliver an accurate weekly delivery schedule
• Oversee the landed cost process, monitor actual landed cost vs. estimated landed cost
• Ensure that PO's are landed in a timely manner and resolve any timing issues with key stakeholders (Finance,
• Freight Forwarder and 3PL).
• With support from the Merchandise Manager, work to the critical dates and deadlines in both the planning and trading process.
• Create analysis, and take commercial action to drive sales, margin, and conversion rate.
• Undertake ad hoc projects as required.

The Successful Applicant

• Experienced at a Junior Merchandiser or Senior Assistant level if that has included planning and trading your own category, with merchandise planning experience.
• Experience working in an eCommerce retail business would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Experience in managing direct reports and ownership of category.
• Experience in homewares, fabric, or soft furnishings would be beneficial
• Highly numerate and analytical, with excellent accuracy and advanced Excel reporting skills.
• Relevant degree or business-related qualification ideal, but not obligatory.

What's on Offer

• Progression opportunities with a growing business
• Friendly collaborative team with supportive senior management
• Pension, product discounts and hybrid work pattern.