Responsibilities:

•   In partnership with Buyer, creates and drives a department strategy that contributes to business goals •   Responsible for detailed financial budgeting of the department e.g. Sales, Stock, Margin, and Markdown using historical data, financial trends and forecasts •   Owns all aspects of the department WSSI process •   Delivers the department trade plan in line with the business trading calendar, using analysis and insight to constantly review •   Drives ongoing trade activity to maximise opportunity and minimise risk, on a short/mid/long term level •   Accountable for product availability and launch performance •   Manages end to end stock turn, efficiency and exit plans within stock and profit targets •   Accountability for the department work plan •   Builds strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders •   Manages, coaches and develops a team •   Undertake any other duties and/or responsibilities as may reasonably be required by management from time to time •   You may also be required to work additional hours from time to time including but not limited to providing support around events and hot markets. This may involve weekend and some late-night working Knowledge & Experience: •Previous experience of working in a fast-paced retail environment, with a solid merchandising background •Experienced people manager •Working knowledge of commercial Budgeting •WSSI Management •Range Assortment Planning  •Trading •Stock & Intake Management •Allocation & Replenishment