Merchandising Assistant

Job Purpose:
Process stock movement (intake, allocation & transfers) to and between the stores through the system.
Prepare the analysis reports timely for assigned brands.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Shipment Process & Tracking
• Making sure shipment arrive on time to stores
• Report & follow up any discrepancies in shipments or in stock deliveries
• Prepare initial allocations in line with brand allocation strategy
• Create store to store transfers
• Prepare item list to obtain SALE license
• Open mindedness & ability to breakdown & prepare data in the proper format for analysis
• Generate reports (e.g., sales vs. budget, margins, sell through, sales contribution by category)
• Create content files for ECOM platforms
• Provide administrative support to replenishment process of merchandize.
• Assist with monitoring stock and sales records, placing orders and preparing reports.

Dimensions:
 

• Oversee sales performance on the seasonal launches.
• Own the responsibility of keeping all data accurate and cleansed.
• Streamline the flow of merchandise by analyzing sales performance and determining trends and patterns
   

Decision Making Authority:

• Takes merchandising decisions within the brand guidelines and delegated authorities.
   

Problem Solving:
 

• Track and analyze in-season brand performance and adjusts weekly forecasts.
• Ensure all brand partners’ and the company’s trading strategies are in compliance.
• Compliance and alignment with the Buy Plan.

Communication and Working Relationships:

• Internal (within the company): Direct communication with brand management & merchandising teams, IT, Finance, Supply Chain Team, Store Operations Team
• External (outside the company): Brand Partners