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Role Overview
Merchandiser - Accessories at Apparel Group. This position assists in planning product and assortment strategies that meet or exceed financial goals across a regional store network.
Role Purpose
Support the Brand Manager in coordinating all activities related to allocation and delivery of merchandise across stores, including pre-season financial planning, in-season forecasting, open-to-buy management, budgeting for new store openings, and ensuring balanced collection at store level with timely replenishments and inter-store transfers.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Strategy
- Assist in developing merchandise plans for categories based on historical trends, sales performance, and future outlooks provided by the brand team.
- Plan merchandise mix and execute initial allocations and reserve management based on pre-distribution plans.
- Finalize seasonal assortment plans and size run books in collaboration with the Senior Merchandiser.
- Participate in seasonal markdown and sales planning in collaboration with the Category/Brand Manager.
Analysis & Monitoring
- Analyze store profiles using key reports such as stock weeks, sales blend, and inventory by grade to support allocation decisions.
- Execute in-season stock analysis and balancing, markdown management, and stock versus sales performance reviews.
- Monitor competitor brands' product lines, pricing, and category developments.
- Monitor bestsellers and slow movers, taking timely actions to drive performance.
- Track actual sales versus forecasts and coordinate inventory checks and replenishments based on store-level needs and upcoming events.
Operations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with stock ageing standards and maintain stock turns in line with company policy.
- Support margin negotiations, order placements, and stock distribution decisions.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Conduct regular market visits with the Brand Manager to assess store execution and gather competitor intelligence.
- Provide post-season feedback reports on product categories.
Qualifications & Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in retail merchandising or a similar role within the fashion or lifestyle industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Operations, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in inventory management systems, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of product strategy, vendor coordination, range development, and trend analysis.
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