Junior Merchandiser

Join JD Sports as a Junior Merchandiser. Shape stock, sales and profit plans across iconic sport and fashion brands while growing your career with a global retail leader. We are looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join our Buyer & Merchandising team.

Responsibilities

Shape stock, sales and profit plans across iconic sport and fashion brands; Work closely with Merchandise, Buying, Distribution Centre and Retail; Quarterly review and build-up of plans including budgeting; Markdown planning for review and sign off; Provide solutions to any forecast shortfall vs planned sales / profit $; Monthly update and ownership of WSSI; Monitor performance vs signed off sale plan and reforecast and provide direction to buyers on cancellations and markdowns based on WSSI plans; Management of stock on hand with recommendations where necessary; Identify areas of focus and opportunity for team after weekly trade; Orderbook approval with AM (risk lines/ cancels etc); Communicating and managing cancel requests with Suppliers; Review of team call ins; Initiate store to store transfers; Line forecasting of core styles; Management of reporting – weekly department reporting / brand requests / store requests; Store visits and action plans where required; Negotiate commercial terms and agreements with suppliers, including purchasing, promotional, and supply agreements to secure competitive commercial outcomes and maintain strong supplier relationships; Deliver sales, margin and stock targets; Proactively communicate to the merchandising team; Seek out opportunities to learn on the job; Ensure compliance to safety strategy; Develop and execute pricing, marketing, promotional, and visual merchandising strategies to maximise sales and profitability

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Merchandise Planning; Advanced excel, word and PowerPoint skills; Inventory Management; Sales & Profit Growth knowledge; Commercial acumen; Proven skills with people management and supplier liaison

Benefits

12% Superannuation