Senior Merchandiser

As a Senior Merchandiser, you will be responsible for leading the team to deliver all Channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake, and Profit Plans. Be influential in the implementation of change to achieve our company goals/objectives.

• Job Title – Senior Merchandiser
• Location – JD Group, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR.
• Working rota – Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm 
• Working hours – 40 Hours per week.
• Hybrid Working - 80/20 spilt, 4 days in the office, 1 day WFH.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategy (10%): 

• With the Buyer review previous season and capture lessons learned
• With the Buyer create the strategy for the department and present
• Drive Team development supporting the business to facilitate internal promotions and succession planning

Plan (35%):

• Approve the proposed grading from the trading Merchandiser for input into the assortment planning process
• Review the SMT plan at Buyer Group/Season annually and apply plan at Category/Season level to meet the Buyer Group/Season plan
• Quarterly plan at Category/Season level with the Buyer to submit a plan on the System that reflects the best possible mix of product to deliver the KPI’s
• Formulate range plan at Store level in conjunction with the Buyer quarterly
• Attend selection/pre-selection meetings with the Buyer and suppliers
• Plan the pre-scheduling to meet the range plan – in conjunction with Assistant Merchandisers

Trade (50%):

• Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, identifying Issues & the course of action in preparation for the weekly Trading meetings.

• Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the 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
• Markdown proposals
• Provide Retail with Merchandising aids through the Store Allocators
• Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
• Create and Manage/monitor sell out dates against all products
• Establish collaborative working relationships across functions including Online ,Store operations , visuals, Marketing, Finance , DC and Stores.
• Deputise in Merchandise Managers absence to ensure smooth running of area at all times.

Stock (5%):

• Overview the ratio’s for all buys in conjunction with Assistant merchandiser
• Ensure that the Buy matches the plan buy
• Manage Intake at category and line level

Behavioural: 

• 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.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience within a similar role is essential
• Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
• Highly numerate and strong commercial focus
• Proven deliverables within previous roles

The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.

We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Incremental Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.

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