Job Merchandise Manager - Retail

** Merchandise Manager - Retail ** Job id: 38648405
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £40000 + Benefits
Company:JAM Recruitment Ltd.
Job type: Permanent
Date posted: 02/06/2008 10:26


Description: Merchandise Manager Salary- £33-£40k Location - Yorkshire The Role: You will be responsible for working closely with the commercial team, operations, suppliers and retail to ensure that the strategy of business is delivered to each sales channel within agreed targets. Within your product area this will incorporate Budget Management & control, Range Management, Open to buy Management, Planning including the forecasting of sales and stock levels (WSSI) & promotional Activity. The Responsibilities: Budgets: The merchandise manager in conjunction with the commercial manager will propose & agree budgets by month by product sub group for all the different sales. Range plans: In conjunction with the commercial manager ensure that the product range consists of the right product, the right colour mix, the right retail price, the right "minimum order quantity"(MOQ)& the right profit margins to achieve the agreed strategy & budgets. Range sign off: Responsible for the preparation and presenting of the key Drivers and range plans with detailed forecast by line to ensure the overall forecasts fits with the agreed budgets. In addition you will propose the initial order(quantity value)and phase the delivery of the buy accordingly to maximise stock turn & limit the effect on the warehouse. The Individual: Merchandise experience gained with a busy high street retailer Drive and enthusiasm Excellent communicator-Ability to communicate at all levels Excellent planning and organisation skills Self-motivated and Pro-active The Organisation: Leading UK luxury retailer and manufacturer To Apply: Please forward your most up-to-date CV together with salary details to s.connelly@jamscs.co.uk quoting reference sc 018556 by calling Sarah Connelly on 0845 634 0692. JAM Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, JAM Recruitment will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving licence, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email and faxed copies are acceptable.


Contact: Sarah Connelly
Reference: job/SC018556
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