Junior Merchandiser - Beauty
Do you keep up to date with luxury beauty?
Do you know your Chloe from your Balmain?
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 Junior Merchandiser to join its thriving Beauty 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.
As Junior Merchandiser you will assist in managing orders and maintaining optimum stock levels for the Beauty department, considering sales demand, budget and business needs. You will play a key role producing meaningful reports and analysis alongside building strong relationships with our suppliers.
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, foodmarket 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…
- Assist the merchandiser in managing orders and stock levels for the Beauty department.
- Responsible for ordering and stock management for brand catalogue, ensuring there is an exit plan for Dcon brands/products and a forecasted launch plan for newness. Ensure purchase orders are raised, amended and cancelled/re-phased as required and to a forward forecast.
- Attend brand strategy meetings with analytical feedback on sales performance and a quantified plan of opportunities for brand growth. Plan launch of NPD presented and forecast sales opportunity.
- With the Buyer, drive Range reviews by brand and site to ensure the optimum range is available for customers, whilst considering overstock and terminal stock risk.
- Manage stock levels for brand portfolio including replenishment, transfers, allocations, returns and PAR (shop fill) levels.
- Manage new product & brand set up – ensuring correct set up on system including prices, margins, PPM, category hierarchy and descriptions.
- Liaise with suppliers, the warehouse and stores to manage deliveries and stock moves around the business.
- Respond to and resolve store, supplier, accounts and warehouse queries.
- Produce stock and sales reports including weekly sales, supplier reports and strategy pack information, along with running own analysis & reporting for day-to-day management of brand portfolio.
- Identify bestsellers and trends and present stock & risk information at weekly department trade meeting.
- Sale planning – plan markdowns, negotiate funding and action discounts on the system.
- Develop strong working relationships with our brands and internal stakeholders (DC, store management, Finance, Online & Marketing).
- Manage the Beauty Administrator and support with their development & training.
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.
- Are you a good communicator?
- At least 5 years’ experience within merchandising?
- Do you have strong analytical skills?
- Proficient in MS Office, Excel & PowerPoint
- Do you have excellent knowledge of Harvey Nichols brand portfolio, customer market positioning and beauty trends?
- Do you have strong interpersonal skills?
- Do you have strong administrative skills?
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.
