Junior Branch Merchandiser

Belstaff was created by and for independent spirits. We know that what we do and who we do it with matters. Join the team and make an impact as we build a legacy that surpasses our incredible past.

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A bit about Belstaff

Belstaff is a functional clothing brand founded to move people forward. Throughout our history we have championed material innovation collaborating with those who challenge the ordinary and celebrate the joy of the journey. Belstaff has designed protective suits for racecar drivers windproof smocks for Marines and insulating clothing for mountaineers. One thing is at the heart of all these endeavours: An Independent Spirit. Today this energy prevails and unites the people who bring the Belstaff brand to life providing the best products to our customers both old and new. We are committed to building a team of curious conscious individuals dedicated to showing up standing together and being the difference between a good day and a great day.

We are currently searching for a Junior Branch Merchandiser to join the team.

We are excited for our Junior Branch Merchandiser to join us and continueestablishing our Branch Merchandising function. In order to be considered for the role you must already haveBranch Merchandising experience and have the commercial confidenceto improve processes to deliver key KPIs across the DTC channels (Full Price Stores Ecommerce Warehouse and Outlets). This is an opportunity to make the role your own and establish crucial and meaningful relationships with Store Managers globally as well as the Ecommerce Trading team. There is an expectationto travel to stores work closely with our Visual Merchandising teamand have a significantimpact on the business.

We are looking for someone who will be responsible for:

• Working with the MAA team to understand inventory movements within the business and work to improve / simplify the processes
• Introducing best practice Branch Merchandising processes and KPIs building necessary reports for the wider team
• Working with Visual Merchandising and Retail Teams to ensure accurate shop floor and stock room capacities and optimal Option/SKU counts
• Working with Collection Merchandising on initial allocation quantities (IAQ) store capacities and seasonal floor sets for full price stores
• Communicating and managing New Season launches working with the MAA and Production teams to ensure stock is receipted in the main warehouse and will achieve floor set plan
• Reviewing weekly sales and stock by location to optimise productivity with space and density analysis presenting results and actions to the Merchandising team as well as contributing to the weekly trade meeting with the wider business
• Identifying commercial opportunities / risks within the retail network
• Reviewing allocations initial and replenishment as well as coordinating stock transfers between stores and the ecommerce warehouses
• Working with the Assistant Planner to establish minimum /maximum stock levels for Continuity SKUs by location
• Providing the central warehouse with allocation / inventory movement forecasts on a regular basis
• Managing stock builds for End of Season Sale / promotional activities
• Planning and executing End of Season inventory uplifts from Full Price Stores and ecommerce warehouse to Outlets working with Retail Teams and Allocator to ensure this is actioned efficiently
• Working with the Assistant Planner on transferring discontinued Full Price stock into Outlet stores
• Regularly reviewing Outlet stock packages identifying areas of opportunity and working with Assistant Planner / Allocator to help achieve store budgets
• Reviewing the Outlet Promotional Calendar and ensuring stock builds are planned accordingly
• Acting as a bridge between Merchandising Retail and ecommerce
• Communicating and building successful relationships with Retail teams
• Making regular store visits and establishing an efficient and effective process for store feedback

We are looking for someone who has:

• Work experience in a similar Branch Merchandising role
• Experience of working within a RTW apparel brand
• Passion for working with Retail and Warehouse teams
• A commercial approach and the abilityto identify opportunities as well as risks
• Proven ability to embed robust processes that contribute towards successful achievement of company targets and KPIs
• Demonstrable ability totranslate technical merchandising data into strategic and tactical objectives that can be used across the business
• Advanced working Microsoft Excel

We are looking for someone who is:

• Inspired by working for Belstaff
• Motivated by taking ownership for integrating best practice planning into the business
• Personable selfmotivated calm under pressure
• Highly numerate and has an assured analytical capabilities
• Adept atbuilding strong rapport in order to influence multiple stakeholders and departments
• Flexible and enjoys working in a fast moving and changing environment
• Incredibly detailoriented and organised with a solutionsoriented mentality
• Able to contribute fresh and innovative ideas

Where to from here

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex race marital status disability age sexual orientation or religion. We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates so if you would like us to make any adjustments to the application or interview process please let us know and we will be happy to support you.