PeacocksAssistant Merchandiser
Sep. 2012 - Apr. 2018Main responsibilities:
- Forecast sales and manage intake and allocation to meet and exceed the forecasted sales. If needed, I work closely with the warehouse to ensure rework is completed quickly to avoid delays in allocating stock.
- Build analysis reports on BI system to show best sellers on the current range and historical data to help with forward planning.
- Research and carry out competitor analysis and benchmarking to establish missed opportunities and first price right price. Work effectively with the Assistant buyer to present our findings to merchandisers, buyers and heads of department.
- Work closely with management to enhance team motivation and productivity to achieve the best results in a fast paced environment. - Range planning for the current and upcoming season, identifying risks and potential opportunities.
- Use Excel to manage weekly and monthly stock intake with pivot tables and using computing formulas. - Use Makoro system to input and update WSSI information such as sales forecasts and markdown. - Use RMS system to amend quantities, shipment dates, cost and sell prices and ratio packs.
- Excellent communication skills via E-mail, telephone and face to face.
- Highly competent in I.T and software such as Microsoft, Outlook, Word, Excel and internet browsing. Other:
- Helped to set up Peacocks company netball team who are currently involved in a local league.
- Fashion blogging for the company website