Our client is a rapidly growing retailer with over 170 stores in the UK and a growing Online, Concessions and International business. They have ambitious plans for further growth across both the UK & International markets, and are well known for their customer centric approach, ethics, and fantastic range of innovative products.
They are now looking for an International Senior Merchandiser to support with their growing international business. Based out of their Amersham offices and reporting into the Head of Partnership Trading, you will lead Merchandising Planning for the International team building out a new commercial planning function. Your key strength will be core merchandising experience, encompassing both planning and trading including WSSI's in a multichannel environment. As International Senior Merchandiser you will ensure that you deliver a profitable commercial product range that's in budget and delivers key business KPIs. You will be a highly experienced and driven multichannel core Merchandiser capable of managing multiple categories, business models and markets. A great team player, able to work at pace, you will also lead from the front, add gravitas, have innovative ideas and bring experience, energy and enthusiasm into the mix. You will provide strategic vision and focus, backed up by data and analysis, with an eye on the detail.
International Senior Merchandiser – Responsibilities
- Work with Head of Partnership Trading, International Partners, and Market Account Managers to create and support the seasonal, market, buying and product strategy.
- Collaboratively plan budgets with Market Account Managers and international partners.
- Own and develop all range planning, category framework, brand framework, covering all KPIs including sales, stock, margin, options, line buys across all International Markets.
- Create and build a comprehensive and commercial range, delivering product grading plans across all categories and markets.
- Attend B&M range reviews present international Lessons learnt and strategy as part of the business strategy.
- Collaboratively work with Account Managers to understand international market nuances to optimise sales and minimise stock risk.
- Work cross functionally with key stakeholders to fulfil the seasonal order book.
- Ensure all sales are optimised at market level, utlising WSSI's to re-forecast sales and constantly monitoring intake and despatch/shipments into all markets.
- Work with logistics, supply chain and finance to ensure a seamless despatch of stock into markets ensuring 100% availability on launch.
- Liaise with International Partners, Retail Op’s, Marketing, Online teams to ensure product and market strategy is delivered, with a customer centric focus.
- Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great results
International Senior Merchandiser – Required Skills
- Core Merchandising Range Planning skills experience.
- WSSI management of multiple categories and Critical Path Management
- International Merchandising and Trading experience.
- Experience of working in a cross functional and/or matrix structure and managing conflicting deadlines within a fast-paced multichannel environment.
- Established Senior Merchandiser with at least 5 years’ experience at Merchandiser level or above in a fast-paced multichannel head office retail environment.
- Previous experience in Core Range Planning and Trading skills whilst managing commercial budgets including margin.
- Ability to manage, lead, develop and coach a team.
- Advanced Skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
The Senior International Merchandiser role offers the chance to add immediate value with your skillset in a rapidly growing and evolving business. In return the role comes with a competitive base salary, profit bonus of up to 15%, various discounts and an early finish Friday.
If you would enjoy being part of our clients on-going success-story then apply now to be considered for their International Senior Merchandiser role.
