At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse data and optimise product ranges for our Men's Accessories team.
- Company: Join an iconic brand with a strong reputation in the fashion industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product success while developing your merchandising skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in merchandising and forecasting is essential.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 51100 £ per year.
About the role
Would you like to work for an iconic brand? Are you great at analysing data and building relationships? Do you have experience in range planning? If so, this might be the perfect role for you! We are looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join our Men's Accessories team. You will use your analytical and commercial skills to plan and optimise the best range for customers within your category. You will work under the guidance of the Merchandiser and Merchandising Manager to deliver your agreed KPIs, including sales, profit, stock, SKUs, availability, margin and risk management. You will maximise opportunities as they arise and lead the in-season trading to potentialise the outcome for both customers and your category. You will task manage Merchandising Assistant(s) relevant to your product category, ensuring they have clear guidelines to fulfil their role. You will analyse commercial inputs to develop, with the Buyer, the best range of products supported by an effective and comprehensive range planning and pricing architecture to deliver market-leading assortments.
Salary - £34,000 to £51,100 However, we are looking for candidates up to £45,000, depending on experience
Contract type - This is a fixed term contract to 31st July 2027.
Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home-based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The Merchandising team aim for a minimum of around 3 days a week in the office.
Location - This role is based at our Pimlico Head Office campus.
Key responsibilities
- You will be accountable for accurately planning and forecasting sales, stock, profit and SKUs for your category with oversight from your Merchandising Manager with the support of the Merchandiser.
- You will be accountable for the commercial and customer success of a product range through range planning and agile in-season trading, using analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
- Through the Merchandising Assistants you will manage the flow of stock for your office, controlling inventory levels and open to buy.
- You are accountable for maximising availability across channels whilst minimising inventory holding costs and other supply chain costs.
- You will work at pace and with agility within a collaborative environment with your Merchandiser, Buyer, Merchandising Manager, Buying Manager, Head of Merchandising, Supply Chain, Trade Planning, Sourcing, Trading Operations team, Design and Product Technology.
- Externally you will hold a strong relationship with your supplier and Brands.
- With support from your Merchandiser, you will be accountable for forecasting assortment Sales, Stock and Margin KPIs, deciding Open To Buy parameters that meet commercial and customer targets.
- In collaboration with Buying, you will need to make seasonal trading decisions, quantify buy volumes with analysis and reasoning, input into commercial terms as needed and manage product lifecycles with the suppliers.
- You will Task Manage relevant Merchandising Assistant partner(s) in your team.
Essential skills/experience you’ll need
- Proven experience in Merchandising
- Experience in forecasting
Junior Merchandiser, Men’s Accessories employer: John Lewis & Partners
John Lewis & Partners is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and customer satisfaction. Located in Milton Keynes, the company provides comprehensive training for its In-Store Customer Experience Specialists, ensuring that all team members have the skills needed to excel in their roles while fostering a sense of community and collaboration among staff.
