Overview
Role Purpose
To plan and deliver product ranges and agreed stock parameters in order to successfully achieve sales, profit, margin and stock targets in an Omni-channel operation through the Merchandising of a department or product category.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage margin performance, calculating the departmental position throughout the Season and managing markdowns in line with agreed targets.
- Develop production forecasts for the supply base to ensure they can support the department stock requirements in line with trading requirements
- Responsible for ensuring critical path is adhered to by stakeholders
- Prepare for and attend key weekly and monthly meetings, identify opportunities to maximize sales, minimize risk and proposing any relevant actions.
- Manage, motivate and coach the Merchandise Administration Assistant
- Responsible for order authorization in line with agreed parameters.
- Conduct regular store visits to develop a commercial awareness of M&P’s product ranges, stores and competitors
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Have a good understanding of the company performance as well as own department.
- Has strong excel skills and proven merchandising track record with a min of 2 years in industry experience
- Confident in using and reading a WSSI.
- Experience of working with Far East suppliers preferable
We're a business that cares. Here's just some of our benefits on offer;
- 33 days holiday, increasing up to 40 with service.
- Buy & Sell holiday schemes
- Company Bonus Schemes
- Employer pension contribution from day 1 enrolment.
- Significant staff discounts for family & friends from our shops & online
- Ongoing offers & discounts across a variety of external organisations, from holidays, travel, restaurants, gifts & services to many more worthy discounts through our Benefits Hub
- Subsidised health & critical illness cover and insurances
- Supportive family related leave policies (including company enhanced pay for maternity, IVF & Fertility, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
- Supportive Foster Care & Carers Leave offering
- Support for Loss and Bereavement
- A Menopause Friendly Employer
- Employee Recognition and Appreciation Schemes
- At Mamas & Papas, we’re a business for the future. Every day, we help to welcome a new generation of children into the world, and we want them to grow up in a world that’s sustainable – one that’s full of opportunity and hope.
...Oh, and a great bunch of people to work with too.
We also operate at Head Office:
- Hybrid flexi office working with 2 days working from home
- Flexi-time schemes based around core working hours whether in the office, or working from home
- Plus, free car parking, Prayer & Contemplation room, subsidised canteen, free tea & coffee, Games & TV rooms & much more.
(NB*: All benefits subject to individual schemes criteria & terms)
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At Clancy, we pride ourselves on being an ambitious and inclusive employer, dedicated to the growth and development of our team members. As a Commercial Manager, you'll not only lead a dynamic group but also have access to competitive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and employee discounts, all while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance communities. Join us in making a real impact in the utilities sector, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
