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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong analytical and numerical skills to create accurate sales forecasts and manage the end-to-end buy to store process. Capable of building relationships with cross-functional teams and leading the development of merchandising strategies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Junior Merchandiser ExperienceEnd To End Buy To Store ProcessNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills
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Hard Skills
Sales ForecastingStock ManagementCost ControlProduct PlanningData Analysis
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingMotivational Skills
Tools & Technologies
IT Support Systems
Industry Keywords
MerchandisingRetailWomenswearSourcingCompetitor Analysis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Report directly to the Merchandise Lead
- Support the Merchandise Lead in agreeing strategy and targets for pre- and in-season department or range sales and stock forecasts by channel
- Analyse sales, identify winners and losers, and take appropriate actions with stakeholders to maximise sales opportunities
- Create accurate long-term and short-term department forecasts
- Assist the Merchandiser and Buying team in planning products offered each quarter across all channels
- Lead development of department or range plan reviews and lessons learned
- Work with Sourcing Offices to manage the critical path from buy to delivery for each stroke
- Maintain awareness of competitors’ product offers
- Motivate, develop and train relevant line reports
- Buy the premium Autograph head-to-toe womenswear range
Requirements
What you’ll need- Junior Merchandiser level in a fast-paced retailer with a passion for product
- Strong knowledge of the end to end buy to store process
- Experience controlling unplanned in-season costs
- Negotiation skills for managing in-season unplanned costs
- Able to fully utilise the relevant IT support systems
- Strong numerical, analytical and interpretive skills
- Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with Design, Buying and Technology
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
- Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
- Strong pension and life assurance
- Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
- Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
- Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
- One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you
- Flexible working discussion/arrangements
- Hybrid working with core collaboration days in the Support Centre