Head of Merch and Operations

Team Leadership & Culture

• Work with the founder to manage their team with energy and drive, making a culture of excellence and creativity.


• Oversee daily operations from employee resource allocation to business practices, including inventory management, customer service, warehouse, e-commerce, and production.


• Develop internal structures and reporting systems to streamline operations and enhance transparency.


• Oversee individual team members' work allocation to enhance productivity.


• Set and maintain clear deadlines, ensuring the team is accountable for their performance.


• Work with the founder to lead recruitment, appraisals, and ongoing team development, ensuring that the company attracts and retains top talent.


Strategic Vision & Execution

• Work with the founder to formulate and execute strategic business plans that align with the company's growth objectives.


• Create the budgets and develop a business plan with clear KPIs for the team.


• Work closely with the founder to manage investor expectations, providing financial insights and ensuring alignment with long-term goals.


• A trusted partner in assisting the founder with any business challenges


Trading & Merchandising

• Drive trade by leading the team to think creatively and respond to trading patterns.


• Manage day-to-day merchandising activities, including product selection, inventory management, and trend analysis.


• Monthly and seasonal sales, stock and margin planning


• Responsible for all channel performance and planning (retail, e-commerce, wholesale)


• Oversees production calendar and timings for all collections


• Oversees management of product development from sketch to saleable product


• Implement and manage reporting systems that provide clear insights into business performance and growth.


• Evaluate operational effectiveness and make data-driven decisions to improve processes continually.


Financial Analysis

• Analyse P&L, cash flow, and key financial metrics daily/weekly in partnership with the Finance Director and Founder to identify risks and opportunities


• Oversee working capital and cash flow planning.


• Lead budget planning processes and monitor performance to make sure the company remains on track to meet its financial targets.


• Optimise budget allocation to enhance profitability and react quickly to what is going on in the business/market., Your file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 10MB

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• Industry experience


• Proactive and hands-on


• In-depth knowledge of financials


• Good personal written and verbal communication skills


• Low-ego team player


• Flexible, patient and prepared to go the extra mile
  
  Described as 'redefining sexy' (Vogue US), Fruity Booty is a lingerie label transforming the way the world experiences underwear. Creating products out of surplus and eco-materials, Fruity Booty makes a woman's first decision in the morning a sustainable one.