Junior Merchandiser

Job Description

Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for this omni channel fashion retail business.The business is looking to add to their omnichannel & trading team to drive forward their stores & online strategy to provide a seamless Customer Experience.This role is to help assist & maximise the sales and margin within the Womenswear ranges.The roles and responsibilities of this Junior Merchandiser position -

• Managing optimum stock levels to achieve sales and on-line sell through
• To manage the in-season Open-to-Buy down to category level using the WSSI
• To be pivotal in driving department strategy. Planning, managing and achieving the targeted measures of sales, stock turn, markdown and profit through the construction of commercial ranges.
• manage Terminal Stocks to keep within budgeted levels.
• work closely with suppliers to minimise lead times, create flexibility and improve availability.
• To train, motivate and develop the Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandise Administrator levels

The requirements of this Junior Merchandiser position -

• An experienced Assistant or Junior Merchandiser level
• Ideally has come from a fashion background but open to different industries.
• A proven self-starter
• Numerical / analytical skills with good working experience of WSSI or Compass
• Understanding of range planning
• Good understanding of the key elements of the Buying Cycle
• Has led a MAA or above
• Excellent knowledge of forecasting principles
• Strong stakeholder experience

The benefits of this Junior Merchandiser position -

• Holidays
• Contributory Pension
• Great Head Office environment and remote working currently

This is a great opportunity to be part of a business who has invested a large amount of resource, investment and training in scaling up their stores & digital offer. They are keen to recruit the right team who are excited about the challenge ahead. If thissounds like you, please send your cv today quoting the reference JO-2105-108983.We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.