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Purpose of this position is to support the Merchandiser in planning and trading of the department/s, driving sales through effective stock planning and intake management, store analysis, as well as in-depth daily, weekly, and seasonal stock and sales analysis. Areas of Responsibility: STOCK MANAGEMENT

• Under the guidance of the Merchandiser, assist with sales forecasting at brand level
• Able to help support the Merchandiser manage the WSSI and OTB process
• Ensure stock replenishment is maintained to drive sales and deliver optimum product availability, working towards 98% availability across A-C graded SKUs
• Line card management and long lead stock planning
• Oversee the MAA with raising Pos
• With guidance from the Merchandiser manage the intake of stock in line with agreed department stock levels in order to maximise sales potential, suggesting ways to mitigate any risks
• Working closing with the inventory team to ensure efficient stock flow through the DC and being able to phase stock in and out as necessary
• Identify department & brand specific inventory liabilities and work with the Merchandiser and vendors to resolve
• Responsible for ranging SKUs for initial allocation of product by store in line with business requirements
• Managing store and online forecasts at brand/sku level in AGR
TRADING
• Prepare weekly trade summaries of KPIs within departments of responsibility to the B&M team, providing key insights on the best/worst sellers to influence stock and trading decisions
• Analyse sales at all product levels, identifying trends, opportunities for growth and highlighting potential risk to Merchandiser
• Provide analysis for the success of promos and events
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as required on specific products/product groups
• Assist in the generation of markdown proposals and analysis
MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS
• Develop excellent working knowledge of all Merchandising systems, NAV, AGR, Qlikview, Qliksense
• Action detailed data integrity checks as necessary to ensure the efficient running of the department e.g. product lifecycle status and hierarchy accuracy
MANAGEMENT, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
• Develop and build strong relationships and networks with cross functional partners both internally and externally, Buying, Trading, Marketing, Inventory Merch, Brands
• Take responsibility for own personal development
• Assist in the development and training of the MAAs
  
  Excellent Excel skills
• Experience of multi brand business
• Experience in long lead stock planning
• Knowledge of a multi-channel business, stores, and ecommerce ideal
Competencies and Personal Attributes:
• Entrepreneurial mind set and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic and self-confident
• Problem solver and solutions orientated
• Analytical with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Adaptable and open to change, willing to take on new challenges and driven to continually improve
• Ability to demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skill
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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