MERCHANDISER / JUNIOR MERCHANDISER

Job Purpose: To support the Senior Merchandiser and Merchandising Manager in all aspects of the merchandising process to plan, forecast and trade a department, which ties in with the Net-A-Porter strategic direction, maximizing the profit opportunities for the company

Key Accountabilities: In addition to Net-A-Porter policies and procedures, key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Sales and Profit (35%)

• To work with Buying to plan by brand, category, price and size, the seasonal OTB and ensure it is monitored closely in season and comes within budget
• To work with the Buying team to establish a balanced range of merchandise suited to the customer profile across all channels [Own Site/APP] and Tmall Pavilion Doors. Work together to make recommendations for changes and improvements to maximize sales potential and profit within the company
• To negotiate with suppliers in a tough but fair manner to secure exclusive ranges/brands and optimize the profit margin
• Ensure intake business margin is maintained and proactively improved season on season
• Manage WSSIs and create seasonal weekly forecasts which are in line with business KPIs
• Produce seasonal and ad hoc analysis that can be used to make strategic decisions within the Merchandising/Buying team and also throughout the business

Merchandise Management (20%)

• To monitor sell-through and deliveries of all vendors and take decisive action to deal with their performance
• Ensure department of responsibility’s sales, profit, spend, closing stocks are accurately reported to the business
• To be innovative and to be open to forecast upcoming trends and ensure that fashion moves on and changes
• To be familiar with both local and overseas market situations and trends
• Manage department markdowns, margins and closing stocks ensuring maximum profitability

Relationship Management (20%)

• To work closely with internal stakeholders to strive to improve and challenge existing processes
• To manage the business relationship with the suppliers involved in their department to maximize sales and profit
• To communicate accurate information to internal Sales and Marketing teams for use in the production of marketing plans
• >Team Leadership (25%)
• To demonstrate and reinforce the Net-A-Porter Vision and Values at all times and provide the necessary leadership to gain commitment from the Merchandising team (owning, retaining, and developing your talented team and business)
• To identify and execute ways to increase team member’s loyalty, satisfaction and pride with the Net-A-Porter experience
• To reinforce the company message to the team and reinforce the need to drive profitability at Net-A-Porter through the merchandise mix and full price sell through
• To provide on the job coaching to ensure that the direct reports are able to meet and exceed the requirements of the role
• To identify and facilitate opportunities for additional training for the team
• To monitor and review performance of direct reports, identify individuals who are ready for promotion or require performance improvement plans
• To take appropriate corrective action with team members who fall below standard (in consultation with HR Department)
• To complete and present performance appraisals based on defined goals and objectives for their team members in a timely manner

Essential Skills & Requirements

• A track record of creating positive impact on business through merchandising
• Good judgement and decision making skills
• Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
• Strong market and customer awareness
• Passionate about product, with good brand awareness
• Professional, with excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Confidence to deal with/present to colleagues at all levels of the business
• Strong negotiation skills

上班地址：静安嘉里中心