Freelance Merchandiser

Role

You will be responsible for analysing the sales and website performance data to identify opportunities to maximize sales and profitability through strategic planning, stock turnover, and open-to-buy and buying margins.

• Working closely with the buying team to develop detailed assortment and category plans
• Analysing sales performance, inventory levels and put together action plans for the team
• Monitoring slow sellers and taking the appropriate action to improve performance
• Identifying high potential areas for development
• Supporting the buying team on buying planning issues
• Building reports for the buying team
• Participate in technical reviews; driving the development planning cycle through establishing schedules and chasing key stakeholders to ensure key merchandise planning dates are respected
• Support during campaigns, ensuring shots accurately depict new product ranges, coding all items in a highly time-sensitive environment and assisting with other activities required

The Ideal Candidate

•  4 years + merchandising experience
•  Strong numerical and analytical skills and be highly organised
•  Strong Excel knowledge, Google sheets knowledge
•  The ability to work in a fast paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team
•  Proven problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task
•  The ability to plan and prioritise workload efficiently
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills