Merchandiser

This is a key strategic role responsible for driving product performance, planning, and execution across merchandise categories.\\n\\nClient Details\\n\\nOur client is an established ladies multi-channel fashion retailer based in the west midlands area are looking for a talented individual to join and support the merchandising team. The company continues to design and develop products for a broad range of consumers, seeking to bring the correct look and fit customers of all ages they utilising the highest quality fabrics and raw materials to ensure that the product fits beautifully, and performs well.\\n\\nDescription\\n\\nPrepare detailed analysis at department level for previous season performance, in line with buying timeline\\nWork with buyer to drive strategy for following season, preparing WSSI proposal with key building blocks to support this\\nEnsure that key sales trends are highlighted to the buying team, along with option plans, in order to deliver a balanced, commercial range\\nEnsure that all repeat/core lines for stores & web are identified, taking ownership of final buy qtys in line with company directives and ensuring that key programmes are booked together across all departments/brands in order to maximise margin\\nSign off on all orders raised by buying, ensuring they remain in line with departmental ASP/margin plans, escalating any of concern to Head of Merchandising\\nWork with buying to establish pricing strategy for each department, ensuring this is in line with company strategy, and ensuring this is implemented across all channels & mirrored within the sub brands\\nEnsure that all new options are booked in line with the buying timeline, whilst monitoring option plans/OTBProfile\\n\\nStrong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles & implement demand planning practices.\\nProficiency in merchandising tools and software, including Excel & Inventory management systems.\\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively with other teams and external partners.\\nAbility to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team. \\n\\nJob Offer\\n\\nFree Parking\\nClose to transports links \\nBuy / Sell holiday scheme \\nEmployee discount up to 50%\\nHealth cash plan available\\nEmployee Assistance Program\\nCompany Workplace Pension \\n\\nMerchandiser\\n\\nMerchandiser\\n\\nMerchandiser