Merchandiser - must have Luxury and Head Office/Excel/Analytical experience

Scotland £30,000 My client is a family-run business, dedicated to delivering a high end, outstanding customer experience with opulent and exquisite products. Teamwork, innovation, a commitment to excellence and celebrating individual style are among the core values here, and to support the company’s turnover and profit objectives, forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance to achieve. You will be target driven, with excellent analytical and organisational skills and easily adaptable. You will ensure products appear in the right stores and website at the appropriate time and quantity, and oversee delivery and distribution of stock. You will be flexible in working hours, a necessity within the Buying department during peak periods and attending Trade shows in the UK and overseas. You will be required to visit stores across the group on weekdays and weekends. The Role Analysis of Merchandising reports and sales statistics to ensure appropriate action is taken. React to store feedback, supply reviews of supplier performance and compile bestseller reports. Trend analysis, ranging stores as required to maximise sales. Review store monthly sales reports and Key Performance Indicators. Plan product range and prepare sales and stock plans in conjunction with Buyers . Present sales forecast for new ranges. Control stock levels based on forecasts for the season . Analyse every aspect of best sellers and slow sellers. Other responsibilities will include - Gather information on customers reactions to products Analyse previous seasons sale and reporting on current season lines Produce space plans and store layout to maximise profitability of each store Develop the OTB and ensure that accurate sales, stock and profit margin forecasts are set and achieved Plan implementation and distribution of stock and monitoring of supplier stock delivery schedules Manage stock allocation procedure to ensure the right stock is available to the right store at right time Communicate with Regionals and Marketing to ensure the right product is in the right place Communicate with Stockroom manager to ensure stock is despatched in line with agreed schedules Operations Formulate sales stock and margin objectives in line with Buying plans and the Company Business Plan Work with the Buyers to develop a strategy to maximise performance of business Participate in buying and merchandising range reviews and agree store ranging based on feedback Make recommendations for promotional activities to clear old stock, minimising loss of margin Liaise with brand representatives, build relationships and seek new opportunities to secure accounts Making financial presentations to senior management Accompany buyers on trade show visits or attend and take minutes of meetings with supplier Identify production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise Prioritise workloads and plan all projects using SMART objectives Ensure the correct handling/security procedures are followed to prevent loss, theft or damage of stock. The Candidate Minimum of three 3 years of experience within a luxury environment Ability to interpret and utilise sales management information and market trend data. Excellent communication, written/verbal and negotiating skills. Competent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Leadership, motivational, decision-making, problem solving and assertiveness skills Strategic planning skills and Highly analytical and numerate with strong commercial acumen Reliable, adaptable and flexible in working patterns to ensure peak times are covered The ability to be flexible in working patterns to ensure peak times are covered Switch Consulting is a specialist retail sector recruitment company based in the UK.