Head Of Merchandise

Buying Management & SelectionAs the Head of Merchandise, your role will be crucial in developing and implementing strategic plans for product sourcing, considering market trends, customer preferences and budget constraints. You will be responsible for monitoring product performance and customer feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards. Your collaboration with the marketing team will be key in presenting our products to the right customers and your product data management will drive data-driven decision-making.Leadership & Team ManagementYou will lead, mentor and manage our merchandise team. You will encourage innovation and creativity within the team to deliver fantastic products for our customers.Supplier ManagementMaintain a focused and efficient supplier base and cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers to guarantee high-quality products and reliable and timely delivery. We take pride in developing enduring and robust relationships with our suppliers. scope of the roleCreativeResponsible for overseeing the creative direction of merchandise and presenting the product to customers online, in-store and through marketing material.Risk ManagementTo ensure operational stability, develop strategies to assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, vendor reliability and market fluctuations.ReportingMonthly reporting on key merchandise metrics, including sales, gross profit, product performance, supplier performance, markdowns, promotions, stock management and regular reporting on market analysis.ProcessStreamline the procurement processes and workflows to improve efficiency and productivity. This involves reviewing, amending and creating company policies and procedures related to procurement and developing and communicating best practices. Use technology and automation tools to optimise purchasing processes and reduce manual tasks.