Merchandiser

Job description

Job Description

Role: Merchandiser 

Purpose of role:  

A management position working as a partner to the Merchandising Controllers within a Department also supervising the merchandising team. To provide the Buying teams with support and direction on strategic, commercial and analytical decision making 

Responsibilities:

Sales and Stock - Performance Reporting

·  Agree all financial macro targets with the Merchandising Controller
·  Responsible for the delivery of the sales, stock turn and contribution budgets
·  To conduct regular trading reviews with the Buying teams to maximise sales and manage stock levels
·  To identify current and future trading opportunities
·  Identify and manage any trading risks
·  Analyse, interpret and suggest recommendations on all reports
·  To review the WSSI's regularly with the AM and then decide upon appropriate action
·  To review the LP's regularly with the TM and then decide on appropriate action
·  Communicate actions as necessary to the Buying Controller and Buyers
·  To decide which styles require line projections
·  Agree intake and cut off weeks for stock in season
·  Recommend and agree which styles to go on the markdown list
·  To determine the carryover styles
·  To ensure all aspects of strategic planning within IP are met (WSSI, LP's, Option Planning and Assortment Manager)
·  Ensure stock throughput fits with physical capacities
·  Achievement of optimum container loads
Analysis – Problem solving and maintaining accurate paper work

·  To be responsible for investigating and resolving any data inaccuracies
·  Ensure the accuracy of all reports produced - including strategy, sign off and store range presentations
·  Direct the AM and the TM on the identified stock overages and shortages
·  Ensure all company submits are completed accurately and on time
·  Recommend and agree on any air freight required while monitoring and controlling costs
Range – Develop and manage range content

·  To develop the option plans and advise the Buying teams
·  Ensure the option plans fit within the agreed space constraints while delivering appropriate product width and choice throughout the grades
·  To influence the range building process through regular range review meetings with the buying team both post and in season
·  Accountable for the checking, updating and maintaining store and style grading
·  To have knowledge of the space and fixture information at store level
·  Responsible with the Buying team for the selection of styles in Core Line replenishment upon agreement with Retail
·  Identify re-grading opportunities based on sales performance
·  Managing the production of planagrams
Systems and Development

·  Responsible alongside the DoB for the successful implementation of IP
·  To improve and implement new systems and operating procedures in line with business change
People – Recruiting, leading and motivating team to achieve company standards

·  Ensure delivery of best practice under the guidance of the Merchandising Controller
·  Adhering to company policy under the direction of the Merchandising Controller
·  To maintain regular communication with peer group to ensure a consistent way of working
·  To direct workflow accordingly
·  Ensuring standards of performance are achieved across the Merchandising team in the department
·  Conduct PDR's as scheduled
·  To train and develop the departmental merchandising team.
·  To take responsibility for own development
·  Regular communication with relevant Buying Teams - to include a regular structured meeting between DoB, Buyer and Merchandiser
Operating Standards – Consistently deliver against company expectations and policy

·  In conjunction with the Buying Team, ensure that suppliers comply with the Primark Code of Practice on the Procurement of Merchandise
·  Ensure awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
Req ID

31420BR
Function

Merchandising
Location

Mary St
Full Time / Part Time

Full Time
Country

Republic of Ireland
Employee Status

Permanent
Job Profile

Merchandiser