At a Glance
- Tasks: Own budgeting, stock planning, and promotional markdowns for womenswear.
- Company: Join the iconic Marks & Spencer team with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Collaborative office culture to enhance learning and problem-solving.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that shapes stylish wardrobe essentials.
- Qualifications: Experience at Assistant Merchandiser level and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.
To stay close to customers, we expect our support teams to come into the office three days a week.
We think that learning comes from working alongside each other, and that spending time with our teams makes us more creative and connected.
It also means we can solve problems as soon as they arise, build trust, and get closer to our colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership for budgeting, promotional and clearance markdown, in-season trading and exit decisions and intake and volume plan.
- Manage ongoing stock planning.
- Provide reporting on supplier performance against KPIs.
- Manage promotional and clearance markdown.
- Manage in-season and exit trading.
- Coordinate stock allocation to stores.
Qualifications
- Print Working to at least Assistant Merchandiser level at a major retailer.
- Passionate about M&S and the menswear product range - confident initiating trading actions.
- Technical knowledge of the end-to-end buy-to-store process.
- Experience of using the relevant IT support systems.
- Strong numerical, analytical and interpretive skills.
- Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with Design, Buying and Technology.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangement.
- Inclusive Environment
Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers.
We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application.
We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
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Assistant Merchandiser Womenswear employer: Marks and Spencer plc (UK)
Marks and Spencer plc is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on teamwork and collaboration. Located in Kingston upon Thames, employees benefit from a dynamic retail environment where they can grow their skills in fashion and customer service while enjoying opportunities for personal development and career advancement. With a commitment to providing a remarkable shopping experience, Marks and Spencer fosters a supportive atmosphere that values passion and adaptability.
Contact Details:
Marks and Spencer plc (UK) Recruitment Team
