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About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join our Buyer & Merchandising team, working closely with Merchandise, Buying, Distribution Centre, and Retail.

Responsibilities

• Quarterly review and build-up of plans including budgeting
• Markdown planning for review and sign off
• Provide solutions to any forecast shortfall vs planned sales / profit $
• Monthly update and ownership of WSSI
• Monitor performance vs signed off sale plan and reforecast and provide direction to buyers on cancellations and markdowns based on WSSI plans
• Management of stock on hand with recommendations where necessary
• Identify areas of focus and opportunity for team after weekly trade
• Orderbook approval with AM (risk lines/ cancels etc)
• Communicating and managing cancel requests with Suppliers
• Review of team call ins
• Initiate store to store transfers
• Line forecasting of core styles
• Management of reporting – weekly department reporting / brand requests / store requests
• Store visits and action plans where required
• Negotiate commercial terms and agreements with suppliers, including purchasing, promotional, and supply agreements to secure competitive commercial outcomes and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Delivering Sales, Margin and Stock targets
• Pro-Actively communicate to the Merchandising Team
• Seek out opportunities to learn ‘On The Job’
• Compliance to Safety Strategy
• Develop and execute pricing, marketing, promotional, and visual merchandising strategies to maximise sales and profitability.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Merchandise Planning
• Advanced excel, word and PowerPoint skills
• Inventory Management
• Sales & Profit Growth knowledge
• Commercial acumen
• Proven skills with people management and supplier liaison

Skills

• Merchandise Planning
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Inventory Management
• Sales & Profit Growth
• Commercial acumen
• People Management
• Supplier Liaison

Location

• Australia
• New Zealand

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Junior

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000-80,000 base salary + 12% Superannuation

About the Company

• Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
• Since opening its doors in Greater Manchester in 1981, JD Group has evolved to over 3,400 stores worldwide, as we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.
• Entering the Australian market in 2017, the business has experienced significant growth, now operating 70+ stores across Australia and New Zealand.
• With an exciting journey still ahead, we're continuing to elevate how we connect with customers through industry-leading content, innovative creative campaigns, and immersive brand experiences that bring the world's most iconic sport and fashion brands to life.
• Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude, and a way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field.