Merchandise Planner/ Assistant Buyer

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BUSINESS: ADVENTURE HQ

POSITION: MERCHANDISE PLANNER/ BUYING ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Work with the Planning Manager to develop and implement merchandise planning strategies based on sales data and market trends.
  • Create and manage merchandise assortment plans to drive sales and meet inventory targets.
  • Monitor and evaluate key performance metrics, including inventory turnover, gross margin, and sell-through rates.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the profitability of merchandise categories and take appropriate actions to achieve targets.
  • Collaborate with Category Managers and Vendors to negotiate prices, buying discounts, order volumes and time- scales.
  • Coordinate with the Operations Manager, Store Managers and Product Experts on allocations, store replenishment and stock consolidation to increase sell-through and overall revenue.
  • Assess effectiveness of product display and store layouts.
  • Collaborate with the AHQ Website team to ensure proper visibility and correct pricing of product lines.
  • Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc.
  • Review competitors’ pricing, marketing, and other product assortment.
  • Remain up to date with industry’s best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven working experience in merchandising planning and buying.
  • Up to date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong listening and decision-making skills.