We have an opportunity for a Merchandiser working within the Menswear/Footwear department. The roles will be responsible for day-to-day stock and supply chain performance. You will report functionally to the Merchandise Manager to ensure they have full and timely visibility of department stock position, and operationally to the POD Buyer in relation to all day-to-day stock management issues. Managing the critical path for product supply, from order to delivery, you will monitor supplier performance, identifying and reporting ‘at risk’ situations.
Working in conjunction with your Merchandise Planner, you will ensure the following key responsibilities are met:-- Arranging initial distribution of merchandise for stores and warehouse.
- Day-to-day management of all stock requirements including ordering, critical path, inbound planning, forecast against actuals and intake scheduling.
- Ensuring upto date knowledge on all forthcoming Offers, to ensure that the best products are available for selection, and to advise which products to avoid in order to optimise sales, profitability and service and manage potential dormancy risk
- Managing the day to day optimisation of stock performance in relation to service, sales and profit and providing a weekly review of core line cover to Buyer and Merchandise Manager
- Collating the weekly KPI reports (out of stock, To Follow) and weekly initial order in/out reports for the Buyer and Merchandise Manager
- Supplier management, in particular, highlighting, reporting and making recommendations regarding all aspects of supplier performance
- Using the MIS system ‘Flag’ reports to manage the day-to-day workload of the merchandise requirement and monitor the key performance measures
- Assisting, where workload dictates, with any necessary data entry, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Allocation of stocks across our high street store network to maximise profitability and sales in all branches.
- Controlling stock recall and replenishment between stores and warehouse.
We are looking for someone with a background in mail order and menswear or footwear product merchandising; who has a strong commercial awareness with the ability to achieve results. Working across the merchandise department, the successful candidate will be numerate and highly organised, used to meeting deadlines in a busy and demanding environment. The ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels is essential.
If you have the skills and commitment to succeed, then please apply via our careers website, www.jdwilliamsgroup.jobs. Click on 'List all Jobs' and scroll to select Merchandiser - Menswear/Footwear.
