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Assistant Merchandiser
Ben Sherman Head Office
Full Time
2 Years Experience
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Assistant Merchandiser
Ben Sherman Head Office

Description
Assistant Merchandiser
Full-Time
Leeds

Purpose of the role:
Assisting the Merchandiser in all aspects of the Merchandising function. To maximise profit and cash sales through efficient stock management, potentialising sales and minimising markdown.  

Responsibilities:
  • Day-to-day trading of department to ensure maximum profit and minimum markdown. 
  • Maintain WSSI through weekly updates of stock levels, sales and intake as well as re-forecasting sales. Highlighting areas of concern and potential to Merchandiser 
  • Propose and cost markdown and promotional activity whilst taking into consideration margin impact 
  • Carry out analysis of product performance throughout season and use to influence Merchandising decisions for current and future seasons
  • Assist Merchandiser in range planning for upcoming seasons 
  • Input into the departmental strategy, producing historical analysis as required 
  • Supervise and manage Allocation function in-line with company and departmental KPIs 
  • Training and development of Allocator to achieve set objectives 
  • Input into cross functional activity as required eg. Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, Direct and DC 
  • Develop self through visits to stores and competitors whilst building relationships with world-wide supply base. 
  • Deputise in Merchandiser’s absence. 
General skills
  • Strong excel skills. 
  • Highly numerate 
  • Good presentation skills 
  • Knowledge of critical path and product lifecycle of similar category • Commercially aware with interest in fashion retail industry 
  • Able to work both independently and within a small team. 
  • Ability to manage heavy workload and meet tight deadlines  

Assistant Merchandiser
Full-Time
Leeds

Purpose of the role:
Assisting the Merchandiser in all aspects of the Merchandising function. To maximise profit and cash sales through efficient stock management, potentialising sales and minimising markdown.  

Responsibilities:
  • Day-to-day trading of department to ensure maximum profit and minimum markdown. 
  • Maintain WSSI through weekly updates of stock levels, sales and intake as well as re-forecasting sales. Highlighting areas of concern and potential to Merchandiser 
  • Propose and cost markdown and promotional activity whilst taking into consideration margin impact 
  • Carry out analysis of product performance throughout season and use to influence Merchandising decisions for current and future seasons
  • Assist Merchandiser in range planning for upcoming seasons 
  • Input into the departmental strategy, producing historical analysis as required 
  • Supervise and manage Allocation function in-line with company and departmental KPIs 
  • Training and development of Allocator to achieve set objectives 
  • Input into cross functional activity as required eg. Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, Direct and DC 
  • Develop self through visits to stores and competitors whilst building relationships with world-wide supply base. 
  • Deputise in Merchandiser’s absence. 
General skills
  • Strong excel skills. 
  • Highly numerate 
  • Good presentation skills 
  • Knowledge of critical path and product lifecycle of similar category • Commercially aware with interest in fashion retail industry 
  • Able to work both independently and within a small team. 
  • Ability to manage heavy workload and meet tight deadlines