The posting
Junior Merchandiser Responsible to: Merchandiser Department: Merchandising Location: Role Overview: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester To lead the team to deliver all channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake and Profit Plans Key Duties/Responsibilities: 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. • With Senior Merchandiser formulate the space and grading plan for store distribution. • Ensure that the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and the KPI’s 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 Assistant Merchandiser • Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy • Establish working relationships with 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%): · Reviews’ weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, 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 · 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 Team and across functions. 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. Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed: • Experience within a similar role is essential • Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous • Highly numerate and strong commercial focus



