Senior Merchandiser - Herts - Employment,career opportunity in UK

Job Title:  Senior Merchandiser - Herts
Job Type:    Permanent
Location:    Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City
Start Date:    01/12/2013
Salary:    35000.00 - 43000.00 GBP Annual + Benefits
Ref No:    225960-6863102


Modis are working in partnership with a global retailer, based in Hertfordshire, to recruit a talented Senior Merchandiser.

Key Accountabilities for the successful candidate will include:
*The delivery of sales, margin, markdown and stock targets in your area
*The range cascade delivers sales, profit density and space optimisation targets
*Day-to-day events, trade and promotions are delivered in line with the critical path
*Supplier performance is reviewed and exit plans are executed
*Systems are accurate and up to date

Daily responsibilities:
*Track all category range changes, promotions and great seasonal events to ensure launch targets are achieved within critical path timeline
*Support ranging by presenting accurate line level forecasts for new and continuity product ranges giving Customer driven data its voice in the process
*Deliver product ranges with clear statements whilst maximising sales, profit density and space optimisation
*Validate Merchandising Centre plans
*Deliver budgeted stock and availability targets through managing the Open to Buy process for my area
*Track all domestic and international orders into depot to ensure they meet launch dates, maximising sales, hitting availability targets and minimising markdown including recommendations for minimising air freight costs
*Ensure exit plans are in place, clearing stock through appropriate channels in line with CAYG guidelines
*Review all sub group WSSI forecasts against budget, for sales, stock, margin and markdown
*Respond to changes in trading conditions by identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending a multi-channel response to optimise sales and margin
*Proactively identifies lines that are not performing and recommends action
*Manage the critical path to ensure that deadlines are met, escalating as required
*Proactively manages price basket to deliver trade plans, within Rules Based Pricing, and advocates the effective use of margin mix

My client is looking for a strong Merchandise Planner with expertise across the full merchandising role, ideally with some team leadership experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Tier 1 retailer offering exciting work and great potential for career development.

Interested?

Please send your CV for my immediate consideration.



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