Junior Merchandiser

You will work alongside the Senior Merchandiser, with the support of Assistant Merchandiser in the collation of relevant data and analysing the information needed for range building, placing consumer buys, budget and stock optimisation., Reports

Create & update reports for the Merchandiser and business. Assess the data provided to check the validity, relevance and accuracy of the data provided.

• Manipulate the reports and analyse the information to formulate conclusions.


• Input appropriate analysis attributes against products to enable reports to be generated.


• Assist the Merchandiser with Monday sales reporting for the business.


• Responsible for initial set up, and weekly update of stock & sales reports & supporting the Merchandiser to derive commercial decisions based on this analysis.


• Responsible for Consumer/Consignment sales reporting. Updating & building analysis of performance & distributing to the wider business.


In Season Trading

• Provide Ad-Hoc reports & analysis at the request of the Merchandiser & the wider business.


• Work closely with Ecommerce & Marketing teams to action any price changes & status changes of products.


• Support the Merchandiser in building Off-Price packages for Trade.


• Build ranges (at Gender/category level) for promotional activity & markdown.


• Work alongside the Merch team to manage the accuracy of data in MNP.


• Regularly reviewing stock reports for all sales channels (at Gender/category level) - feedback analysis to the Merchandiser in a timely manner.


Range Planning

• Create Seasonal Option Plans by Category, age and gender (monitor options vs plan through the range building process)


• Work with Merchandiser to build seasonal Range Plans.


• Provide necessary Trend Analysis (to include Seasonal Best Sellers) to support Buyers/Designers in making sound Buying/Design decisions.


• Work with Merchandiser, Buying Team and Trade Sales Manager to decide seasonal buy quantities (using Trade best sellers for guidance and previous sales performance and sell throughs).


• Build PO template to support Buying in placing of seasonal supplier purchase orders.


• Provide all size ratios for Consumer, Trade (additional to pre-order) & consignment purchases, based on previous performance.


Ad-Hoc Reports

• Support the maintenance of updating, monitoring and maintaining data sources to ensure information is updated for ad hoc and routine reporting purposes. Work with reports to improve efficiency of the department.


• Support with the raising of new product codes, descriptions and barcodes in agreed format.


• Provide support/cover for Assistant Merchandiser on Consignment/Consumer as needed (Sales reporting, stock management, booking deliveries and replenishment packages).


General responsibilities

• All employees are required to ensure that they:


• Treat all colleagues, customers, suppliers and fans with the upmost dignity and respect.


• Act as a role model, uphold and project the company values in all that you do.


• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members and provide feedback where necessary.


• Maintain records as appropriate and ensure all related documents are filed in an orderly manner


• Maintain and update records relating to working practices and procedures for use by other team members.


• Travel to industry events or business events where applicable.


• Pursue continuing professional development in relation to the role and its duties and responsibilities as agreed through Personal Development Plan's or at other times.


• Participate in all mandatory training events, as deemed appropriate for your role or for the company.


• Understand and live our Environmental, Social, and Governance goals; find ways in which you and your team can make a positive contribution and impact through your working practices and behaviours.


• Undertake ad hoc assignments from time to time and other duties as requested by management.


• Understand and ensure the full observation of your contract of employment, the companies operating procedures and policies and its health and safety obligations.
  
  Frugi are a Cornish fashion brand that specialises in sustainably sourced clothes for babies, children and new mothers. We design soft and comfy clothing made for children to wear and play in. It all started in 2004 where our mission was to show the world that we can create a great brand whilst upholding strong ethical and environmental values. Playful style, and ethics are at the very heart of what do.
  
  It's not just a job. At Frugi we want you to feel passionate about our mission, be eager to make your mark within an ethical and sustainable business and become part of an incredible team. In return can offer you:


• Ethical, sustainable brand


• Great work life balance


• Working in beautiful Cornwall with its world-renowned beaches close by


• A supportive open minded team environment


• Exclusive 50% discount off all Refined Brands companies after 1 months


• Family feel business


• Free parking


• Cycle to work


• Employee Assistance Programs, Frugi Mission & Values


• We are here to inspire the eco hero in all of us.


• We will do that by being honest, positive, committed and impactful.


The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share. At Frugi we are driven by alternative thinking, which to us means all ideas, personal beliefs, points of view, empower us to be a better more inclusive place to work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £32,960.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Day shift


• Monday to Friday


• No weekends