Merchandiser

Position Overview

This role supports the Brand Manager in developing product and assortment strategies aimed at achieving or surpassing financial targets. It involves managing the allocation and timely delivery of merchandise across all stores in the assigned region, and assisting with financial planning before and during the season to effectively control inventory budgets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Generate and manage Retail Pro reports, Sell-Thru data, and other merchandising documentation such as consolidation sheets and product breakdowns.
• Coordinate with store outlets, logistics, and warehouse teams to maintain product supply that meets store demands efficiently.
• Analyze sales data focusing on top-performing and underperforming items, identifying patterns by price points, colors, and styles.
• Review previous season sales and monitor current season product lines to inform merchandising strategies.
• Enhance product category volume and profitability by optimizing mix and stock levels.
• Collect customer feedback regarding the merchandise to inform range adjustments.
• Work with the buying department to resolve product-related issues including orders, repeats, and damaged goods, as well as assisting with range planning and delivery scheduling.
• Prepare merchandise plans and necessary information for product range presentations and reviews for buyers and brand managers.
• Monitor competitor offerings and analyze market opportunities to inform brand strategy.
• Efficiently manage retail report processing and invoice handling.
• Ensure all required reports and records are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive documents involved in the merchandising process.
• Collaborate closely with the Merchandise Planning team to shape the product range and maximize commercial opportunities at sub-category and price point levels.