Merchandising Manager- job vacancy in uk

Job Title:   Merchandising Manager
Job Type:    Permanent
Location:    London
Deadline:  16th Jul 2013
Salary:    c £50,000 Basic + benefits
Start Date:    asap
Duration:    Permanent
Reference:    215189-SWIR01.07.13

Merchandising Manager - Fashion Accessories / Footwear / Jewellery / Watches
Up to £50,000
London

Job Summary:
To maximise contribution through stock management, planning and analysis. Financial responsibility for planning & trading a category whilst managing the flow of stock in and out of the business to maximise sales profitability and minimum cost of stock holding.

Role Responsibilities through your merchandising teams:

• Plan and execute, with the Buyer and Buying Manager, a robust promotional and marketing calendar including all strategic core and seasonal requirements
• With the Buyer and Buying Manager, execute fast track deals to support the on-air customer offer
• Manage stock targets (including aged stock and OTB) within set category monthly targets
• Forecast accurately stock targets, OTB and aged stock on a regular basis using forecasting tools and feedback recommendations
• Phase stock in line with a strong on air message maximising the opportunities of link selling and themes with scheduling
• Manage the flow of merchandise through the business achieving maximum contribution whilst managing stock turn and minimum cost of stock holding
• With the Buyer and Buying Manager, develop and deliver a clear strategy to ensure all KPIs are met or exceeded
• Review the range and performance of the areas and agree/communicate actions to maximise potential of best sellers and de-risk/recover poor sellers where appropriate
• Provide relevant, accurate and timely analysis and planning documentation to the Buyer and to management with a summary and action plan

 key areas:

• Analytical
• Technical
• Numerical
• Commercial
• Adaptable

If you are ready for a challenge with a great remit
Switch Consulting is a specialist recruitment business based in the UK.

How to Apply:
Visit: http://www.jobsite.co.uk/job/merchandising-manager-946488952?src=search&tmpl=sem