merchandiser London, England
Job description
Born on South Molton Street, London in 1971, Molton Brown is an icon of uniquely British style. Today, Molton Brown is one of the leading global brands in Kao´s global cosmetics portfolio. Growing from small-scale artisans into the international fragrance brand it is today, its pioneering presence is felt in our stores and websites, travel retail, luxury department stores and the most esteemed hotels around the world.
Expertly blended in London, Molton Brown's signature fragrances, bath and shower gels, home and hand care luxuries have claimed iconic status. Kao and Molton Brown have a passion for integrity, for craftsmanship, for artistry and for giving our consumers the ultimate, quality experience.
The role:
Reporting into the Global Senior Merchandiser, you will support the trading of UK and EMEA Direct trading, predominantly in the Store & Outlet Channels, as well as provide aid to the E-commerce & all B2B channels when required on a planned & Ad Hoc Basis. Working closely with our store teams, you will manage stock replenishment and ensure store stock levels are maintained in line with department targets, to ensure that stores have the right products at the right time, place and quantity, in order to meet and exceed sales targets. With a flair for attention to detail, you will be responsible for ensuring sales analysis, sales reporting & business stock availability reporting is carried out in an accurate & timely manner.
What you will do:
- Review targets on best selling lines on a weekly basis, amending stores to sufficient forward weeks cover. Highlight any lines that have excessive stock cover and recommend remedial action. Be aware of forecast sales lifts and decreases and manage stock build to correct volumes.
- Review critical stores weekly, amending targets accordingly, taking proactive measure to potentialise sales where possible. Identify top performing and underperforming stores and propose actions to be taken to Assistant merchandiser. Collate information regarding consolidating seasonal or old stock, to sell through as appropriate, maximising sell through.
- Analyse and prepare replenishment for best selling lines with limited stock, through amending allocations/range and editing underperforming stores in conjunction with the Retail Operations team & Assistant Merchandiser. Understand allocation deficiencies and rework allocations, making commercial decisions regarding the ranging of the line, allocation percentage and initial allocation quantities.
- Communicate with stores regarding product & merchandising information through a weekly message board, as well as preparing an analysis and report on the best and worst performing products on a weekly basis. Ensure that deliveries align to stores opening schedules and have an awareness of key trading events that will impact on allocation and replenishment capabilities.
- Provide general support to the Merchandising & Product marketing team where required
- Review, develop and streamline processes and systems to improve the efficiency of merchandising/replenishment activities
- Regularly visit stores & competition to build knowledge and experience of retail industry, ensuring awareness of new products/ marketing launch calendar
What you will need:
- Graduates preferable
- 6-12 months experience in a head office merchandising role
- Experience working across all aspects of the Buying & Merchandising cycle, as well as Inventory Management
- A sound understanding of the retail industry
- Experience in a global business and/or health & beauty sector would be an advantage
- Microsoft Office competence and experience working with Excel
- Ability to communicate and influence across a cross-section of disciplines and staff level.
- Must be a highly organised, motivated and determined individual. Flexible, adaptable and organised.
- Demonstrable affinity with the Molton Brown brand. Thrives on fast paced multi-channel retailing.
Molton Brown is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit https://www.kao.com/emea/en/
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