Junior Merchandiser, Mens Footwear

Our International Footwear client has a great opportunity for a Junior Merchandiser to join and fully manage trading on the Mens MTO department as well as planning future ranges to maximise sales opportunities and profit potential.

The Junior Merchandiser will plan forward seasons, managing stock and OTB. They will manage margin and option count on the department and plan promotions and markdowns.

Role Specific

* Ownership of trading the department - forecasting sales, managing linecards and placing repeats

* Ownership of planning future ranges - forecasting sales and range planning with Buying team in order to maximise sales opportunities

* Ownership of planning system - managing stock and OTB effectively

* Producing and analysing weekly reports

* Producing and analysing information for meetings including sign offs

* Managing margin on the department, both intake margin and exit margin

* Planning promotions and markdowns on the department

* Planning intake on the department to ensure sales are maximised and stock flow is optimal as well as within warehouse weekly targets

* Analysing past performance and driving SWOT analysis to build future strategies with the Buying team

* Building relationships with other departments particularly Buying but also web, supply chain etc

* Management of team and responsibility for teams workload

* Training and development of team in line with department and individual objectives

* Presenting figures, providing information and contribute in meetings with senior management

* Attend supplier meetings and develop relationships with suppliers

* Plan options by grade to ensure stores don't get over optioned

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