Food Merchandiser
Do you keep up to date with luxury food?
Are you a great food merchandiser?
Do you love all things luxury retail?
If YES, we may have the role for you…
Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Food Merchandiser to join its thriving Food & Beverages Merchandising department in our Head Office in London – Knightsbridge. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.
How we reward your hard work…
At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as.
- Up to 40% off fashion
- Up to 40% off hospitality, food market and hampers
- 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
- Clothing allowance
You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay!
About the role…
As Food Merchandiser you will ensure the trading performance of all channels selling foods (Store, Online, Wholesale, International, Franchise, Hampers) - is maximised through the efficient management of stock and cash spend. You will produce and assimilate commercial management information to enable and assist the strategic decision-making process
- Report Review: Compile and review weekly and daily reports with buyers, recommending actions to meet business KPIs.
- Stock Management: Maximise stock availability across all channels and manage stock orders using OTB and WSSI.
- Trackers: Create and manage weekly and seasonal SKU-level trackers to inform the business of stock positions.
- Performance Analysis: Review Net Achievable Margin (NAM) performance and investigate deviations.
- Supplier Negotiations: Provide analysis to help buying teams negotiate deals with suppliers.
- Stock Systems: Understand and manage stock systems and data for operations and analysis.
- Own Label Development: Support the development and maintenance of the own label food range.
- Packaging Monitoring: Monitor the cost and availability of own label food packaging to avoid out-of-stock situations.
- Merchandising Plans: Develop accurate store merchandising plans and build relationships with store teams.
- Forecasting: Regularly reforecast sales, intake, markdown, density, profit, and terminal stock.
- Range Reviews: Provide management information for range reviews and compile seasonal range reviews with recommendations.
- Budget Preparation: Assist in the preparation of budgets and propose annual sales, margin, and stock targets.
- Marketing Calendar: Ensure the marketing calendar reflects the needs of the foods department.
- Terminal Stock Management: Review and recommend actions for terminal and delisted stock.
- Range Parameters: Establish range parameters and SKU counts for maximum stock turn.
- Data Accuracy: Ensure all system data is accurate and up-to-date.
- Store Visits: Conduct regular store visits to understand local requirements and space planning.
- Supplier & DC Visits: Maintain relationships with suppliers and distribution centers.
- Hamper Channel Management: Manage stock allocations to and from the hamper channel.
Is this you?
We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different. Do you have:
- Experience of working in a Food Buying / Merchandising discipline
- Experience in Food / Packaging planning and forecasting
- Good understanding of supply chain processes and responsibilities across all food categories but in particular – own label food
- Good organisational and planning skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Good attention to detail with strong levels of accuracy
- Excellent customer focus skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; good at building professional relationships at all levels
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Where do I sign?
If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.
