Senior Merchandising Manager

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa HR Genie Full time
Senior Merchandiser Job Description

At HR Genie, we're seeking a highly skilled Senior Merchandiser to join our Fashion & Footwear team. As a key member of our merchandising team, you'll play a crucial role in driving business growth through effective merchandise planning, allocation, and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute merchandise plans that meet or exceed financial goals, leveraging category insights, historical trends, and future outlooks.
  • Analyze store profiles, including stock levels, sales blend, and inventory by store grade, to inform data-driven decisions.
  • Ensure effective in-season management, including stock analysis, balancing, markdown management, and stock vs. sales performance.
  • Plan and execute merchandise mix for each store, including initial product allocation and reserve management.
  • Collaborate with the Brand Manager to finalize seasonal assortment plans and size run books.
  • Monitor product line pricing and track competitor brand developments to stay ahead of the market.
  • Ensure adherence to ageing standards and maintain stock turns as per company policy.
  • Manage margin negotiations, orders, stock distribution, and product selection to optimize profitability.
  • Analyze sales data to identify best-sellers and slow-movers, taking appropriate actions to optimize inventory.
  • Conduct regular store visits and competitor analysis, providing feedback and recommendations to the Brand Manager.
  • Address store replenishment needs on a day-to-day basis, ensuring optimal stock levels.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Retail Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, with at least 2 years in a senior role.

We're looking for a dynamic individual with strong analytical skills, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about driving business growth through effective merchandise planning and management, we'd love to hear from you



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