To maximise the efficiency of the departments' buying processes by ensuring effective communication and administration. Providing analytical support into product performance, promotional sell through, range reviews and category performance
Job Objectives:
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Administratively manage and support all aspects of the Merchandise critical paths, e.g., accurate new lines listing, product development process, tracking promotions and sign-off with the buyer, loading and maintaining Co-Ops, imports, Letter of Authority’s and new store openings.
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To liaise with stores and vendors with regards to pricing queries, product availability, promotions and action these requests or issues timeously.
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To co-ordinate internal marketing activities (including ClubCard) and to manage the control and review of marketing and omni-channel samples, images and pricing of promoted items, both internally (BTB, Club card, Red-line, Brand Managers) and externally (vendors).
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To prepare and complete the Merchandising manual for sign off by Buyers as per the Buyers brief.
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To obtain the supplier confirmation and submit TEM Bill backs to maintain and improve the profitability of the category.
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Weekly analysis of new product launches within category against Key Performance Indicators to provide key insights for scorecard and key reporting functions i.e. outstanding order reports, promotions sell through etc.
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To assist in ensuring speed to market in listing new products by timeously submitting accurate new line forms and cost and sell price information to the relevant teams.
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To administer and maintain the product database, e.g. listing products, vendors, product status etc.
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To co-ordinate and track supplier in-store promotion/product activation process.
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To manage general office administration (filing, account queries, minute taking) and ad hoc duties as required by the department.