Junior Merchandiser

About the role

We have a great new opportunity for a Junior Merchandiser  to plan and merchandise product ranges which satisfy customer requirements and deliver the core values and attributes of the Brand(s); manages an Assistant Merchandiser/Merchandise Assistant to meet current and future sales, margin and stock targets within budget.

This role is hybrid and you will be required to work in the office in Bradford at least 2 days each week

Role Responsibilities

• Trading
  • Develop an in-depth knowledge of departmental performance
  • Review weekly trading performance and KPI's, identify issues and recommend actions in preparation for weekly trade meetings with the wider team.
  • Review daily and weekly sales performance and action rebuy and markdown where required. Manage markdown activity for relevant wholesale departments.
  • Manage commitment and stock levels across all sources to ensure targets are met and operational efficiency achieved, highlight any issues to the Merchandising Manager.
  • Ensure the WSSI tool is accurate and reflects the departments most up to date sales, stock and intake forecasts.
  • Develop strong working relationships with key external brands to ensure best possible offering, frequent newness, maximum availability and achieved target sell through.
  • Review style level performance on a weekly basis with recommendations for delivery re-phasing, repeats, price amendments, quantity adjustments, to ensure sales are maximised and mark-down minimised.
  • With the Assistant merchandiser, manage the delivery schedule, identifying and mitigating risk to ensure accurate intake of stock according to plan levels, provide weekly updates intake.
  • Prepare and collate regular feedback to the Buying Team regarding current performance and emerging trends in order to maximise sales
  • Alongside the buying team manage range curation to ensure options are within planned parameters and maximum availability is maintained.
• Planning             
  • To assist in department seasonal strategy, providing detailed analysis of historical KPI’s, identifying opportunity, highlighting any risk.
  • Create range plans for key brands including option levels and stock flow, in line with overall season strategy.
  • Proactively communicate current and future department plans cross functionally to ensure full understanding
• Team
  • Agree objectives with direct reports, manage their performance and provide advice and guidance so they can function effectively and develop within their roles
  • Deputise for the Merchandiser/Merchandising Manager in their absence – maintain overall knowledge of the department performance

About you

• Experience at Junior Merch level or Senior Assistant merch, with experience managing own departments.
• Highly developed analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent PC skills, with experience of working with Financial/Analytical tools.
• Experience of using a WSSI
• Detailed analysis of complex data for business decision making
• Balancing the pre-season planning with the in-trading requirements – proactive versus reactive
• Maths and English grade C or above, or equivalent
• Excellent organisational skills 
• Ability to priortise effectively whilst working at pace
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 
• Flexible and positive attitude and approach to work
• Ability to work on own initiative or as directed.
• An enthusiastic, tenacious and proactive individual.
• High attention to detail at all times.
• Ability to embrace change
• Ability to drive change and work strategically
• Able to commute to Bradford city centre 

Why FGH?

Our staff enjoy competitive benefits including staff discount, generous annual leave, healthcare cash plan together with a vibrant, colourful, creative and flexible working atmosphere. With our competitive benefits, and supportive teams our staff enjoy helping us on our mission and benefit greatly from the challenges that come with working for a successful retailer.

About us

Freemans Grattan Holdings (FGH) is based in West Yorkshire and is part of the OTTO Group – one of the world's largest online retailers.

Home to familiar brands such as Freemans, Grattan and Kaleidoscope, we have over 100 years of experience. 

We're on a mission to help our customers live their best lives through a choice of quality basics, the brands they love and credible exclusive product supported by easy and rewarding ways to pay.

We offer excellent service and delivery seven days a week, with so much going for us - why not be part of the story.

We have over 600 UK employees working for us in various functions, including Marketing and Creative, Customer Experience, Warehousing and Logistics, Financial Services, Transformation, Buying and Merchandising, IT and Support Services. 

Our values of Resilience, Empathy, Ambition, Commitment, and Honesty underpin our vibrant and dynamic culture.

We're heading for some exciting and challenging places, so why not join us and be part of our vision to create a modern, digital retailer with powerful customer brands, exciting product and compelling financial services.