Entry Level

Junior Merchandiser

Bury

TL;DR

Key Takeaways

Develop and implement merchandising strategies, including product mix, space planning, and range building.
Manage stock intake, order books, and in-season adjustments to optimise store performance.
Analyse weekly trading performance, forecast sales, and propose actions to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks.
Requires essential experience in a similar merchandising role, preferably within a sports/fashion retailer.

Responsible to: Merchandiser Department: Merchandising Location: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester

To lead the team to deliver all channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake and Profit Plans.

Strategy (5%):

Review previous seasons and produce SWOT Analysis with supporting information.
Alongside the Merchandiser and Buyer, create the strategy for the department and present.

Plan (25%):

Create category level product mix using history, SWOT and SMT Plan.
Formulate the space and grading plan for store distribution with the Senior Merchandiser.
Ensure the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and the KPIs are signed off with the Senior Merchandiser.
Attend key selection meetings with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer.
Build the Range plan.
Build Layout plans in conjunction with buying and VM.
Ensure that scheduling and Ideals are in place for your area of responsibility.
Manage the Stock seasonality within the WSSI.

Stock (15%):

Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with the Assistant Merchandiser.
Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy.
Establish working relationships with the Supplier Base.
Manage the order books both in season and preseason to ensure that the most accurate information is always in the system.
Manage Intake at category and line level.

Trade (45%):

Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPIs, identifying issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings and submit to the Senior Merchandiser.
Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer at category and line level.
Monthly – Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews.
Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group.
Meet and gain approval: Incorporating forecasting any sales variance to plan, creation of OTB’s, management of commitments (on time delivery, rebuys cancellations), and markdown proposals.
Provide Retail with Rack List/Hit List through Merchandise Assistants.
Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes.
Manage Line cards.
Visit and understand the store base on a regular basis. Create action plans to optimise store performance, communicating to the retail Team anything that may impact store performance.
Manage the store option plans to ensure each store has the optimum amount of stock and neither too full or lacking key lines.
Establish collaborative working relationships within the Team and across functions.

Delivering Excellence: Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. You work to deliver a high-quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
Responsibility (Delivers results): Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions.
Team Work: You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
Leadership: You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
Communication: You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.