Trainee Merchandiser

Job description

Job Description

Trainee Merchandiser

Purpose of role
A key support role reporting through the Merchandising function but operating within the Buying and Merchandising team

Key Responsibilities 
Sales & Stock - Monitoring
·  Assist the Merchandiser/ Assistant Merchandiser in the delivery of the sales, stocks and contribution budgets
·  To set up and manage the line projections via re forecasting and on IP in line with department and company agreed deadlines
·  Assist the Merchandiser / Assistant Merchandiser in recommending OTB and intake rescheduling to the Buyers
·  To identify current and future trading opportunities and advise Merchandiser/ Assistant Merchandiser
·  Identify and manage any trading risks and advise Merchandiser/ Assistant Merchandiser
·  An awareness of the Sales, Stocks, Intakes and Markdowns on the WSSI’s
·  Completing reprocessing/transfers Analysis & Administration – Problem solving and maintaining accurate paper work
·  To be responsible for investigating and resolving any data inaccuracies
·  Produce analysis so that sales and stock figures can be accurately analysed on a weekly, periodical or adhoc basis- including strategy, sign off and store range presentations
·  To identify and report stock overages and shortages against the line projections and report them to the Merchandiser / Assistant Merchandiser
·  To ensure current commitment records have been maintained accurately
·  To chase and progress deliveries and shipping documentation in conjunction with the Trainee Buyer and highlight problems to the relevant Buyer / Assistant Merchandiser
·  To be responsible for the input on ROME under the direction of the Merchandiser / Assistant Merchandiser (groupings/markdown screens/price/style descriptions/ gradings/ allocation tables / PSR / blocking)
·  Produce reports so that sales and stock figures can be accurately analysed on a weekly, periodical or Assist the Merchandiser / Assistant Merchandiser in the completion of all company submits
·  Organise air freight where requested by the Merchandiser / Assistant Merchandiser  
Range - Develop and manage range content
·  Awareness of the development of the range and option plans
·  Awareness of any store or style grading amendments
·  Completing planagrams with retail and under the direction of the Merchandiser / Assistant Merchandiser People – Supporting team to achieve company standards
·  Ensure delivery of best practice under the guidance of the Merchandising Controller
·  Adhering to company policy under the direction of the Merchandising Controller
·  To maintain regular communication with peer group to ensure a consistent way of working
·  To assist in the training of new TM's in Merchandising principles and operating systems
·  To take responsibility for own development
·  Regular communication with relevant Buying Teams  
Operating Standards – Consistently deliver against company expectations and policy
·  Be aware of the requirement for suppliers to comply with the Primark Code of Practice on the Procurement of Merchandise
·  Be aware of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
Req ID

63854BR
Function

Merchandising
Location

Dublin - Mary St
Full Time / Part Time

Full Time
Country

Republic of Ireland
Job Type

Permanent
Job Profile

Trainee Merchandiser
Time Type

Full-Time