Location
Birchwood, Cheshire | United Kingdom
Job description
ARNE is a direct to consumer, apparel and footwear brand/retailer based in Birchwood Park near Warrington, UK. We design and develop our products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east and then ship directly to our customers, with ARNECLO.com ecommerce store as our only sales channel.
We have ambitious objectives over the next decade with the team believing all targets are achievable through new product category launches in shoes and womenswear alongside the creation of paid media, CRM activity and further international growth to amplify the great product / brand assets we have already created.
Reporting directly into the Head of Merchandising you will be supporting to ensure that the right product is bought for customers in line with the company strategy and objectives
We are looking for a strong experienced Merchandiser to take on the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment within a small growing function looking to expand over the coming months.
You will be a strong leader who can manage, motivate, and lead the merchandising team.
So if you are creative with a keen eye for detail, have a passion for the fashion industry and want to join us on our exciting journey please apply today!
Requirements
- Develop and maintain the merchandise plan, ensuring that it aligns with company objectives and financial targets.
- Work with the design team to plan product ranges, taking into account customer demand, pricing, and margin requirements.
- Analyze sales data to identify trends and adjust stock levels accordingly.
- Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations for stock replenishment and markdowns.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional strategies and plans.
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and terms.
- Controls stock levels based on weekly sales and stock intakes (WSSI)
- Analyses and monitors best and worst sellers and makes informed recommendations for action
- Ensures that best sellers reach their full potential and any product risks are identified and managed in a timely manner
- Running reports for Trade & presenting back key findings and actions to the whole team
- Day to day management of the MAA and AM to ensure their workload is prioritised correctly with the current needs of the business
- Ownership of EOSS and exit strategy of product lines, signing off with Head of Merchandising and COO
About You
- Bachelor's degree in merchandising, maths, business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Merchandiser in the apparel and fashion industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
Benefits
- 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
- Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
- Option to buy / sell holidays
- Generous staff discount
- Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
- Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100’s of places
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.
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