Merchandising Jobs

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Merchandising Jobs

Merchandisers are responsible for ensuring that products appear in the right store location at the right time and in the right volumes. A Retail Merchandiser work closely with the Buying teams to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance. Whilst the Buyer selects the lines, the Merchandiser decides how much money should be commited, how many lines should be bought, and in what quantities.

Merchandisers set the prices to maximise profit margins and manage the performance of the ranges, planning promotions and markdowns as necessary. They also oversee the delivery and distribution of the stock and deal with problems with suppliers as they arise.

Throughout the year, tasks typically involve:

planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers
liaising with Buyers, Analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors
maintaining a comprehensive library of appropriate data
producing layout plans for stores
forecasting profits and sales using computer programs especially MS Excel
optimising the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas
planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges
controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season
analysing every aspect of the best and worst sellers (for example, the best selling price points, colours or styles)
ensuring that best sellers are fully supported
taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary
gathering information relating to the customer reaction to products
analysing previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines
accompanying buyers on visits to manufacturers to appreciate production processes
meeting with suppliers and managing the distribution of stock, possibly negotiating cost prices with suppliers
identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with them as and when they occur
managing, training and supervising Junior Merchandisers and Assistant Merchandisers