Junior Merchandiser

Hunkemöller•Deerfield, IL

18d

About The Position

Within this challenging role, your key responsibilities will be: Setting up Quarterly financial plans, working with your (Senior) Merchandiser & in line with overall budget targets Working with the buying & design team to produce a balanced range for our customer Recommending width and depth of options planned for each quarter in line with demand Managing and analyzing product size ratios per country/channel Leading, coaching & managing direct report, ensuring overall team has clarity & direction on daily/weekly priorities. Working with your team, L&D & other business resources identify and action key development areas for your team members Pre-season building the Wssi Plan within the Financial framework, in-season reforecasting & using the Wssi as a key trading tool The role will include the following merchandising processes: Liaising with the (Senior) Merchandiser to ensure appropriate levels of stock within season Managing slow sellers and recommending any stock transfers out Providing the buying team with a Merchandise framework (Option plan, Average depth, Key Attribute targets i.e Colour) so they can build and select the product assortment Understanding sales/profit plan and the implications of current trading Drive future performance by reviewing forward commitment based upon current performance take/recommend actions to maximize sales opportunities &/or minimize MD risk Identifying and costing markdown recommendations to review with the (Senior) Merchandiser Run weekly Monday Trading reports to support/aid departmental preparation for Monday Trade Meeting Analyzing, reviewing & advising on clearance strategies to reduce the level of Terminal Stock Our ideal candidate for this planner role: Has at least 4-years’ proven merchandising experience within a fashion retailer Has a strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and numerical skills Enjoys working collaboratively, as part of a team and building strong working relationships Has knowledge in using Business analytical tool (SAP BW, MicroStrategy, Business Objectives), Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills and very good English language skills, both written and verbal Is self-confident, fun, passionate about Retail and Merchandising Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic & fun environment Hunkemöller is a place for people who have a passion for creating great products and world-class service for our end-consumer and colleagues. We encourage a culture where people can grow and become our future stars; a culture that is perfect for those wanting the opportunity to develop themselves and their teams. Join Hunkemöller as our new Junior Merchandiser and play a key role in shaping collections that delight our customers across all channels. Hunkemöller’s mission is to be a much loved, social and inclusive brand - powered by our people. We have over 900 stores in 15 countries and we are growing. Our plans to expand both in Europe and beyond provide exceptional opportunities for those with a passion for retail. Indeed, passion is one our six values: fun, inclusive, passionate, sexy, in-touch and inspiring. These values drive all we do and together with our growing commitment to the well-being of people, planet and communities, we are building a brand aligned to the demands of our global customers and those that work with us. Our USPs are many however, at the heart of what makes us special is a commitment to World-Class service, whatever the channel and wherever the store. This commitment extends to how we work with each other and creating a World-Class working environment. Hunkemöller is certified TOP EMPLOYER of the Netherlands (for the third time in a row) & Germany 2020, which underlines our people initiatives and achievements.

Requirements

Has at least 4-years’ proven merchandising experience within a fashion retailer
Has a strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and numerical skills
Enjoys working collaboratively, as part of a team and building strong working relationships
Has knowledge in using Business analytical tool (SAP BW, MicroStrategy, Business Objectives), Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills and very good English language skills, both written and verbal
Is self-confident, fun, passionate about Retail and Merchandising
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic & fun environment

Responsibilities

Setting up Quarterly financial plans, working with your (Senior) Merchandiser & in line with overall budget targets
Working with the buying & design team to produce a balanced range for our customer
Recommending width and depth of options planned for each quarter in line with demand
Managing and analyzing product size ratios per country/channel
Leading, coaching & managing direct report, ensuring overall team has clarity & direction on daily/weekly priorities.
Working with your team, L&D & other business resources identify and action key development areas for your team members
Pre-season building the Wssi Plan within the Financial framework, in-season reforecasting & using the Wssi as a key trading tool
Liaising with the (Senior) Merchandiser to ensure appropriate levels of stock within season
Managing slow sellers and recommending any stock transfers out
Providing the buying team with a Merchandise framework (Option plan, Average depth, Key Attribute targets i.e Colour) so they can build and select the product assortment
Understanding sales/profit plan and the implications of current trading
Drive future performance by reviewing forward commitment based upon current performance take/recommend actions to maximize sales opportunities &/or minimize MD risk
Identifying and costing markdown recommendations to review with the (Senior) Merchandiser
Run weekly Monday Trading reports to support/aid departmental preparation for Monday Trade Meeting
Analyzing, reviewing & advising on clearance strategies to reduce the level of Terminal Stock