Merchandiser

Rohan has core heritage in the outdoor industry, and we are on an exciting journey as we continue to grow our brand. We are searching for a strategic and motivated Merchandiser to join our team to be responsible for leading merchandising strategies that optimise profitability, ensuring our product aligns with consumer trends and demand. You'll work across multi-channels developing strategic plans to enhance product assortment and drive sales & profit, working with channel managers to set initiatives for sales and stock. You will work with Design and Technical on range planning, category product mix, and price architecture to hit KPIs.

This role would suit a Merchandising professional with a proven track record in driving sales, category and product opportunities and profitability through commercial knowledge and analysis. Experience in the outdoor and garment industry beneficial. The role is focused on analysing data and using this to guide business direction and decision making supporting the Senior Merchandiser and channels.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Trading

Weekly trading updates bringing initiatives to maximise sales and profit potential.
Present weekly and monthly reporting
Managing weekly replenishment at channel level 
Model pricing on Discontinued stock 
Working closely with Buying to align trading decisions with product and market analysisStock and Sales Management

Select stock for sale packages to achieve sales budgets whilst ensuring stock levels by channel.
Use analysis to ensure stock is in the right channel vs sales, cover and sell through KPIs.
Review store performance to adjust and grade stock
In season patterns monitored and adjusted 
Launch stock distribution 
Marketing Literature has well stocked product, and prices/codes are correct
Discontinued stock is distributed through clearance stores
Price changes are updated on Midas and communicated to the business
Allowance list is distributed.
Plan rebuys on branded products based on performance and forecast.
Monitoring spend in-line with OTBForecasting/Planning

Forecasting sales and stock levels 
Inventory planning, forward stock forecasting for current and discontinued.
Build scenarios showing impact of trading and promotions on KPIs.
Work with the buying team on range building
Seasonal analysis on performance to shape future buys
Identifying MOQ risks when forecasting season buysSupporting the Senior Merchandiser

Report on best sellers information 
Identify under/over stock issues 
Analysis of sales by Product Type, Styles, Sizes and Stores to improve sales and stock availability
Calculated size breakdowns to enable POs to be raised
Manage ordering and pricing of Non Rohan products
Prepare stock packages for shows, exhibitions and new stores
Enhance current reporting to drive efficiencyManaging the Assistant Merchandiser

Daily Allocations-stock requests completed
Process internal Stock Movements
Season launch allocations and patterns set up
Performance led store pattern and grading adjustment 
Monitoring line level performance and adjusting replenishment 
Set up and monitoring reports and action changes based on analysis
Action price changesGoods in/Freight management

Oversee the Goods in Stock Coordinator to ensure critical path dates, POS accuracy, and freight tracker deadlines are met.
PO approvals and sign off of orders raised.
Review Roll ups for season forecasts 
Highlight risks/ increases that effect critical timings/costs.
Provide Air Freight volumesCompetencies

Personal

High personal standards
Positive attitude 
Strong work ethic and high levels of commitment
Embraces change
Results orientated Leadership

Inspirational and motivational
Compassion and understanding 
Focus on objectives
Demonstrate different leadership stylesStrategic Thinking

Supports and drives strategy
Creates implementation plansCommunication & Influence

Communicates effectively 
Demonstrates different styles of influence.
Creates persuasive and logical reasoningTechnical Skills & Qualifications 

Microsoft Excel to advanced level
Extensive experience in merchandising, preferably a senior role within outdoor or garment retail.
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey data-driven insights 
Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.Benefits

Free onsite parking
Personal clothing allowance
50% discount on our clothing
Pension scheme
Life cover based on salary
Employee Assistance Scheme