Digital Merchandiser Manager

JD Sports Fashion

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Hospitality & Retail
Manchester

Requirements

Competencies and Behaviours:
1 Deciding and Initiating Action
1 Working with People
2 Persuading and Influencing
1 Writing and Reporting
2 Creating and Innovating
1 Adapting and Responding to Change
Skills and Experience:
Analytical thinker with the ability to spot potential issues and provide effective solutions for review before escalation.
Good understanding of Excel and Powerpoint. SQL knowledge would be beneficial but not essential.
Effective management and leadership experience.
Effective communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Highly organised, good prioritisation and time management skills.
Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Planning:
Overseeing hard launches effectively by getting products prepared in time, analysing STR% performance. This does include weekend launches (time given back).
Co-ordinating and ensuring that new products are online as quickly and efficiently as possible. Using product trackers, intake calendars and KPI reporting to analysis time to site performance.
Annotating key information future reference such as key product, issues, and events.
Trading:
Monitoring reserved stock daily by SKU level and full weekly reviews to manage stock holding.
Reviewing low cover lines in the warehouse to be transferred from slow/none selling stores to maintain sell through rate for company. As well as monitoring transfer processing rates - liaising with the core merchandising. warehouse and the retail teams to improve this.
Monitoring key replenishment to support trade and ensuring teams are away of updates prior and post on site.
Reviewing stock levels across other business and stores to service the websites.
Analysing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports to highlight good and deficient performance. As well as comparing online to stores performance to close the gap within the business.
Merchandising the site using Fredhopper algorithms and manual & blocking modifications for key products.
Site walks throughout the day to raise any potential issues – broken links, incorrect product descriptions, placement, imagery and general housekeeping.
Attributing the site to improve the customer journey and marketing pushes.
Team work:
Working closely with core merchandising, buyers and marketing to sign off all products for marketing activity, to get the best out of the stock and ranges that are getting back as a business.
As well as with the wider digital marketing teams (PPC, SEO, Affiliates, ECRM) to ensure that all product related activity from keywords, ranking and links are appropriate.
Development of the merchandising team.
Point of contact for new technology that is brought in to improve the site and general launch maintenance.
Role objectives and KPI’s:
Maintaining stock files in a good place.
Implement and apply good practice.
Train, develop and motivate team.
Build strong relationships with B&M team.
Identify opportunities.
Identify threats (current issues) and look to resolve them.

FAQs

What skills and qualifications are required for the role of Digital Merchandiser Manager at size??

The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong background in digital merchandising, trend analysis, and stock management. It is also important to have experience in e-commerce platforms and a keen understanding of customer demands and market trends. A degree in marketing, business, or a related field is preferred.

What are some of the key responsibilities of a Digital Merchandiser Manager at size??

As a Digital Merchandiser Manager, your key responsibilities will include analyzing trends, optimizing product placement, managing stock levels, troubleshooting platform issues, collaborating with the trading manager on forecasts and trend analyses, and making informed commercial decisions based on sales data.

How does the Digital Merchandiser Manager role contribute to the overall success of size??

The Digital Merchandiser Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that our product offerings are aligned with customer demands and market trends. By strategically positioning products, managing stock levels, and analyzing sales data, the Digital Merchandiser Manager helps drive the business forward and maximize sales and inventory efficiency.

What opportunities for growth and development are available for a Digital Merchandiser Manager at size??

As a Digital Merchandiser Manager at size?, you will have opportunities for career growth and development, including the chance to contribute to strategic merchandising decisions, work closely with the trading manager, and gain valuable experience in the fast-paced e-commerce industry. There may also be opportunities for training and professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge in digital merchandising.

JD Sports Fashion

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

JD Sports is a prominent UK-based retail company specialising in sportswear, athletic footwear, and related accessories. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with a comprehensive range of top-quality sportswear brands, sneakers, and sports-related fashion items. JD Sports' purpose revolves around enabling individuals to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle by offering them the latest and most stylish sportswear options, catering to their athletic and fashion needs.