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Merchandiser – Maternity Cover
Net-a-Porter
London, , United Kingdom
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THE OUTNET.COM is the most fashionable fashion outlet. Since its launch in April 2009 by the people behind the award-winning website NET-A-PORTER, THE OUTNET has quickly established itself as the chic, go-to destination for the global, style-conscious shopper looking for the best designer brands at a great discount price.
We are now looking for a talented Merchandiser to join THE OUTNET Merchandising team on a 12 month maternity cover contract. You be responsible for maximising and capturing global sales and profit through strategic analysis, effective stock management and strategic output on THE OUTNET.COM, ultimately ensuring that we are first in making the latest trends and best designs available to our customer globally.
Responsibilities:
Trading
• Manage, coach and develop Assistant and Junior Merchandisers
• Provide weekly summary of key performance indicators within departments of responsibility, relating to sales, stock, profit, and markdown versus budget and last year
• Provide analysis and summary of Markdown and Promotional activity for departments of responsibility
• Pro-actively manage and control departments in line with trade activity to minimise risks and maximise opportunities for monthly and seasonal KPI’s
• Manage intake flow into business to hit monthly forecasts, drive sales and minimise risks
• Review and present in season stock opportunities and risks in line with forecasts to maximise sales and reduce stocks i.e. OTB management, recodes and cancellations
• Working with Upload Planners to forecast adequate upload levels in line with sales budgets / re-forecasts
• Suggest in season tactical actions to ensure departments hit KPI’s – Financial Budgets for Sales, Sell Through, Closing Stock
• Interact with other teams to improve seasonal performance and drive best practices
• Key contact for all analysis and conclusions relating to departments of responsibility
• Conduct detailed ad-hoc and pro-active analytical analysis relating to all KPI’s and dependants
Planning and Forecasting In Season:
• Create seasonal and promotional sales and markdown strategies to achieve department KPI’s
• Create quarterly markdown planning documents and collate total departments proposals for review with Head of Merchandising
• Provide Seasonal Planning Forecasts for departments of responsibility driven from historic analysis and strategic vision. Plans must aim to cover company vision, department strategy and financial goals of business.
• Submit monthly sales, stock and markdown forecasts relating to total business and department targets
• Create seasonal strategies for departments relating to all KPI’s and Supply / Upload Chain
• Update and Collate Total Company Seasonal Sales Plans and OTB; review with Head of Merchandising
• Create seasonal planning packs together with Head of Merchandising. Suggest strategic and efficient improvements to reflect the dynamic business changes
• Work with Head of Merchandising to establish best practice for Merchandise Planning
Essential Skills & Requirements:
• Graduate level education (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant experience in fashion retail merchandising
• Numerate with strong analytical and computer skills
• Proven track record of creating positive impact on business through merchandising strategy
• Good judgement and decision making skills
• Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
• Strong customer awareness and understanding
• Passionate about product, strong market and brand awareness
• Discreet, professional and well spoken, with excellent communication skills
• Exceptionally organised, methodical and efficient
• Time keeping & ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Must have the confidence to contribute ideas to the team and working processes at theoutnet.com – even those outside your day-to-day remit.
• Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly improve the The Outnet offering
Location: London, W12
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
To Apply:
Please apply online with your CV and a supporting cover note explaining why you are suitable and interested in this opportunity.
About Us:
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is the world’s leading online luxury fashion retailer.
With a team of over 3,500 people, spanning 11 offices and nine distribution centres across the world, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP offers consumers around the world the best online luxury fashion and style experience via NET-A-PORTER.COM, MR PORTER.COM, THECORNER.COM, SHOESCRIBE.COM, YOOX.COM and THE OUTNET.COM. It also designs and manages ONLINE FLAGSHIP STORES “powered by YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP” for luxury companies who want to directly connect with their online customers.
Competitive
The Group reaches more than 2 million high-spending customers and 24 million unique visitors through its unique combination of six multi-brand ecommerce sites, 39 Online Flagship Stores, 5 publications and extensive social media reach. With express worldwide shipping to more than 180 countries, a seamless shopping experience across all devices, elegant packaging, easy returns and multi-lingual customer care and personal shopping teams that are available 24/7, 365 days a year.
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange as YNAP.