Central Merchandiser (Commercial Finance)
THE ROLE:
This role acts as a bridge between Finance and our commercial buying and merch teams, seeing the total picture and working with the HOMs to secure best outcomes.
Working with BMD, Finance and Technology to ensure data disciplines are maintained and fit for purpose.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Supports the Head of BMD Finance in delivering company strategy
The “Expert” user of Markdown Edge, creating scenarios to support decision making for the Commercial Director
Accurately rolls up the MD submitted by each divisional HoM, providing comparisons to plan and potential profit implications.
Keep the business aware of annualising promotional activity, weather, events and associated implications
KPI Tracking - work in conjunction with BMD to ensure we are delivering KPIs and our key Merchandising Strategies
Option Planning - Track whether we are hitting option/ ROS targets and present to HOMs, opportunities and risks
Ensure that infrastructure allows for required commercial analysis – e.g. UDAs are appropriate for the season Develop and maintain hierarchy rules and bandings, driving consistency across the business
Provide business wide regular and ad hoc BMD analysis
Develop Analysis to support company strategy and identify improvements
Manages BMD teams to deliver on going housekeeping of data
WHO YOU ARE:
Has excellent team working skills, supporting BMD to deliver requirements
Demonstrates strong communication skills; able to communicate effectively with all levels of the business inclusive of senior management team
Able to display a confident and professional style, taking appropriate action to influence the achievement of business goals
Is methodical and analytical in approach, appreciating the need for accuracy and attention to detail
Expert Excel skills
PC literate – Word, Powerpoint, Outlook
Resilient and Adaptable
Excellent time management
Desirable Skills
Understanding of IT Constraints
Presentation skills
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:
40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
Private pension scheme
Profit related bonus scheme
Option to join our Healthcare Private Medical Scheme
Virtual GP access for you and your children – it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave (eligible after 2 years service)
Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans
Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
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