Merchandiser in Manchester - Adanola

Job Description We're looking for a Merchandiser to join our wonderful Product Team

About your responsibilities:
Alongside buyer, create and develop profit focused department strategy. Build a balanced, commercial and global range taking into account OTB, options and price
Set and deliver financial KPIs at category, line and attribute level seasonally
Responsible for maintaining WSSI’s and seasonal planning documents, feeding into the wider business
Trade department in season, identifying risk and opportunity to sales and margin, reallocating spend based on demand where required
Delivery of excellent stock and size availability, targeting core product at 90%
Identify margin opportunities through long lead planning and strategic cross costings.
Responsible for managing a team of 2, ensuring training and coaching needs are met. Provide on the job training, flexing style as required.
Work closely with buying and design to identify new product areas and optimise sales growth
Own and maintain critical path from initial planning to getting stock on line. Ensure stock is delivered on time and through the most economical and sustainable methods
Provide regular, clear performance updates to the business
Implement short, medium and long term supplier strategy to support business growth. Regular supplier meetings and updates to ensure key messages are communicated ahead of time
Work cross functionally to provide accurate updates and forecasts

About you:
Minimum of 2 years experience at Merchandiser level
Experience in planning and trading long lead, core departments
Ability to manipulate and analyse large datasets
Proven track record of planning and delivering against sales and margin targets
Ability to lead and develop high performing teams
Embraces a changing environment and champions that in a positive manner
You’re not afraid to roll your sleeves up and get stuck into tasks required even though they may not always be yours to own
Able to travel to suppliers when needed

As well as that, we offer a list of benefits to our Ada employees:
Bonus structure for all employees
Day off on your birthday
25-days holiday
Hybrid working (min 3 days a week in the office)
‍♀️ Monthly well-being allowance
Work with a vibrant team
50% staff discount
Pension scheme available