MERCHANDISE MANAGER Job in Milton Keynes
MERCHANDISE MANAGER
The Company
Well established and with an enviable High Street presence, this UK chain of multi-product non-food superstores controls a very successful niche in British retailing. Now part of a bigger group they continue to develop their brand and product offer through traditional and on-line routes to market and are sure to be a continuing success, offering a breadth of career opportunity to capable and ambitious candidates.
Merchandise Manager – The Role
•To deliver sales profit targets within agreed stock levels, through effective range planning and availability management
•Ensure forecasted demand represents a true view of performance
•Working effectively with the Category Managers and providing leadership of the Merchandising team
•Working closely with suppliers to aid delivery of KPI’s
•Develop effective relationships with the Commercial Trading and Supply team
•Interrogating data to formulate a commercial decision
Merchandise Manager – The Candidate
•Excellent knowledge of a range of replenishment systems
•Creative thinker with strong problem and solving skills
•Experienced in merchandising, supply chain, logistics or operations
•Strong man-management and influencing experience
•Strong numeracy and communication skills
•Ability to react to trading performance
