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Rohan has core heritage in the outdoor industry, and we are on an exciting journey as we continue to grow our brand. We are searching for a strategic and motivated Merchandiser to join our team to be responsible for leading merchandising strategies that optimise profitability, ensuring our product aligns with consumer trends and demand. You'll work across multi-channels developing strategic plans to enhance product assortment and drive sales & profit, working with channel managers to set initiatives for sales and stock. You will work with Design and Technical on range planning, category product mix, and price architecture to hit KPIs. This role would suit a Merchandising professional with a proven track record in driving sales, category and product opportunities and profitability through commercial knowledge and analysis. Experience in the outdoor and garment industry beneficial. The role is focused on analysing data and using this to guide business direction and decision making supporting the Senior Merchandiser and channels. Main Duties & Responsibilities Trading Weekly trading updates bringing initiatives to maximise sales and profit potential. Present weekly and monthly reporting Managing weekly replenishment at channel level Model pricing on Discontinued stock Working closely with Buying to align trading decisions with product and market analysis Stock and Sales Management Select stock for sale packages to achieve sales budgets whilst ensuring stock levels by channel. Use analysis to ensure stock is in the right channel vs sales, cover and sell through KPIs. Review store performance to adjust and grade stock In season patterns monitored and adjusted Launch stock distribution Marketing Literature has well stocked product, and prices/codes are correct Discontinued stock is distributed through clearance stores Price changes are updated on Midas and communicated to the business Allowance list is distributed. Plan rebuys on branded products based on performance and forecast. Monitoring spend in-line with OTB Forecasting/Planning Forecasting sales and stock levels Inventory planning, forward stock forecasting for current and discontinued. Build scenarios showing impact of trading and promotions on KPIs. Work with the buying team on range building Seasonal analysis on performance to shape future buys Identifying MOQ risks when forecasting season buys Supporting the Senior Merchandiser Report on best sellers information Identify under/over stock issues Analysis of sales by Product Type, Styles, Sizes and Stores to improve sales and stock availability Calculated size breakdowns to enable POs to be raised Manage ordering and pricing of Non Rohan products Prepare stock packages for shows, exhibitions and new stores Enhance current reporting to drive efficiency Managing the Assistant Merchandiser Daily Allocations-stock requests completed Process internal Stock Movements Season launch allocations and patterns set up Performance led store pattern and grading adjustment Monitoring line level performance and adjusting replenishment Set up and monitoring reports and action changes based on analysis Action price changes Goods in/Freight management Oversee the Goods in Stock Coordinator to ensure critical path dates, POS accuracy, and freight tracker deadlines are met. PO approvals and sign off of orders raised. Review Roll ups for season forecasts Highlight risks/ increases that effect critical timings/costs. Provide Air Freight volumes Competencies Personal High personal standards Positive attitude Strong work ethic and high levels of commitment Embraces change Results orientated Leadership Inspirational and motivational Compassion and understanding Focus on objectives Demonstrate different leadership styles Strategic Thinking Supports and drives strategy Creates implementation plans Communication & Influence Communicates effectively Demonstrates different styles of influence. Creates persuasive and logical reasoning Technical Skills & Qualifications Microsoft Excel to advanced level Extensive experience in merchandising, preferably a senior role within outdoor or garment retail. Strong analytical and reporting skills Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey data-driven insights Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Benefits Free onsite parking Personal clothing allowance 50% discount on our clothing Pension scheme Life cover based on salary Employee Assistance Scheme

A high performing local authority procurement team require a Procurement Operations Manager to lead analytical and operational support to the Head of Procurement and Category leadership teams. The Procurement Operations Manager will have 3 direct reports and will be responsible for procurement department; data, reporting, templates, process documents, tools, systems (Atamis e-procurement platform) and a Buying Desk. The Procurement Operations Manager can be afforded a very high flexibility in terms of hybrid working, with just x1 day per week mandated in West Sussex. The Procurement Operations and Analytical function has reasonable maturity within the business, so the focus is on refinement rather than revolution and keeping the organisation compliant with the latest changes in public sector procurement regulations, processes and frameworks. A strategic, and highly visible role within the organisation the Procurement Operations Manager will report to the Head of Procurement. Specific duties of the Procurement Operations and Analytics Manager include: Provide and present procurement reports and commercial analytics to senior stakeholders Lead Procurement Analysts (via a Team Lead) in reporting, analytical and data ownership activity Own, evolve and develop the Source-to-Contract (S2C) operating model Lead and manage the Buying Desk (via a Team Lead), who oversee procurement activity to 100k via competitive quoting Refine and develop procurement tools, processes, systems, and compliance mechanisms Keep abreast of changes within public sector regulations and ensure compliance with frameworks etc. Procurement Operations and Analytics Manager applicants should meet the following criteria: Previous experience in procurement, category management, analytics and/or commercial strategy Familiarity with procurement systems (ERP, P2P, S2P, S2C) and e-sourcing platforms (Jagger, Atamis etc.) and working with procurement data Previous managerial/leadership experience Strong stakeholder engagement skills An appetite for change and process improvement activities Experience working within a regulated procurement environment

Assortment Planner - 12 month Fixed Term Responsibility: A strong assortment planner is responsible for execution of buying and merchandising activities across all collections and channels. The successful candidate feels comfortable in being the main point of contact for knowledge of up-to-date product/country/store performance insight, stock analysis and market trends. The role requires attention to detail, care and passion for product together with adherence to seasonal calendar dates and solution-driven approach through critical thinking and creativity. This role will report to the cluster collection merchandising manager and will assist leadership in developing, executing, and communicating a product strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals and global product strategy. Merchandising Strategy: Execute buying and merchandising plans that drive sales, enhance product visibility,and optimize inventory levels across all channels. Analyze sales data, market trends and customer feedback to make informed decisions on product assortments. Look for growth opportunities through relevant analysis of product/category/collection and metal at market/channel/store level. Drive and execute store tiering strategy by market to ensure an effective and high-quality product range that meets customer needs. Master product/country/store perspective to lead effective merchandising strategy and orchestrate operational changes in the assortment range including local add on items. Prepare analysis and files for cross- functional meetings with VM, training and marketing team to ensure right visibility and knowledge of the product according to the merchandising strategy. Responsible of buying and demand planning of the wholesale channel. Support outlet product range and replenishment guidance for the channel. Support Collection Merchandising manager with all operational activities related to new store openings and relocations. Responsible of input of assortment of new store openings and relocations in the system to support global allocation. Maintain operational functions, including: product systems, SKU management, and support with details and content for product replenishment in wholesale and outlets. Range architecture development to capture channel, market and partner requirements inline with overall brand goals. Market Analysis and Trend Forecasting: Stay abreast of industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats. Conduct regular market analysis to hunt product opportunities and brief into global to penetrate local product opportunities. Monitor and advise on market needs to capture cultural relevance and market gaps to drive future growth opportunities. Brand Alignment: Ensure all buying and merchandising activities align with global strategy, brand's identity, values, and positioning. Financial Performance: Monitor and analyze financial performance, suggesting actions to achieve sales and profitability targets. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory KPIs, including stock levels, sell-through rates and stock turnover. Execute analysis on inventory performance, potential issues and actionable insights. Prepare and present weekly/monthly reports detailing store performance and actions. Collaboration and Communication: Tight collaboration with Global merchandising for the implementation of collection strategy and product brief. Work closely with retail network (DSM/RSM/SM) to understand potential of expansion of collection/category and ensure smooth inventory processes if any issue. Candidate Description 3-5 years+ experience in product ownership / management, demonstrating successful development and delivery of product strategies, roadmaps through to product launch and optimization Experience and passion for the cluster retail market and a deep understanding of the customer Ability to quickly understand customer, competition area and business value of new products Is proactive in planning to achieve targets and objectives which deliver profitable outcomes Strong communication skills with business stakeholders Delivery focused with excellent attention to detail and strong drive to resolve issues Strong team working and collaboration skills Respects individual's views and positively contributes to a learning environment in which individuals are supported and encouraged to excel Behaves consistently and with integrity at all times, realising everyone's potential to get the best possible result and live the values BH35711

T he Company: An exciting opportunity for a Category Assistant to join a fast-moving Homewares team, excellent training and development. You will be responsible for preparing and analysing commercial data and market trends to support profitable sales growth of our customer and ourselves. Support the Category Manager to deliver a pipeline of new product for customer selection. Maintain required administration accurately and completely. Benefits: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office a week. 23 days holiday rising to 25 over 2 years. Free car parking. Responsibilities Market / Competitor Understanding Understand what the competition are selling / pricing structures / marketing for given product areas. Product Development Spot and development new products sales opportunities. Create development diaries and track and push internally and externally with the factories any developments. Samples management required for customer meetings. Pricing Costing for new factory designs Cross costing current designs Updating current and new prices on price lists Critical Path Management New Ranges Setting up critical paths with factories for selected products ensuring we can meet the required shipment dates to meet launch. Creating and sending out internally packaging forms and photography forms Responsible for weekly Intake sheets being updated and sent to our customer giving overview of approvals and what is outstanding. Escalating and tracking any products at risk and agreeing an action plan. Work with the Technical team to highlight any potential issues. Track these through development to resolve. Communicate across various departments to ensure we are hitting key dates on critical path. Creating and sending out internally packaging forms and photography forms Range Management Ensuring all our live lines costing sheets is correct and up to date and corresponds with the system. Each Season adding new and removing discontinued lines ready for the following seasons negotiations. Updating development documents Customer Meetings Creating initial PowerPoints to send out to internally/ customers. General Liaise with Merchandising / Stock Control for on time vs delayed deliveries and updating customer information accordingly. Liaise with Technical on new products, new factories, and quality issues. General admin support where and when needed based on workflow. General housekeeping duties for Data/sample storage/showroom & updating Bars (our system that holds record and imagery off all current/selected and offered lines to the customer) Key Skills Advanced excel skills required and ability to work with mass data. Ability to communicate with Customers and Suppliers on Teams calls and face to face meetings. Ability and the confidence to produce and present Power points internally and externally. Attention to detail is critical as dealing with large amounts of data. Understand the specification of the product in more detail to give you greater understanding on developing right products for the customer. Able to work on own initiative. Enjoys working as part of a wider team and likes to get stuck in. By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify. Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our client, an established and growing B2B organisation who are a leader in their industry. They are looking for a Product Category Planner to join their expanding team. This role is responsible for supporting and developing product offerings across defined markets. As a Product Category Planner, you will work closely with Category Managers, suppliers, internal stakeholders and customers. The successful candidate will have experience within a product category, buyer role. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to progress their career within buying. Benefits for a Product Category Planner: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday off EAP Medicash plan after probation Death in service x 2 Free parking onsite Key Responsibilities for a Product Category Planner: Support development and execution of product category strategy, including range planning and market positioning Identify new opportunities for product diversification, range expansion and sales growth Assist in New Product Introduction (NPI), including market research, supplier selection, costing and go-to-market planning Build and manage supplier relationships, including sourcing, negotiation, performance monitoring and lead time optimisation Monitor product performance and support continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, purchasing and technical teams to ensure alignment, compliance and customer satisfaction Maintain accurate product data and support pricing strategies while ensuring adherence to company policies, compliance standards, and health and safety requirements Essential Skills for a Product Category Planner: Proven experience within a product category, buyer role Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems If you feel you can be a good fit for this role, then please apply now!

Product Development Manager Location: Northampton (Head Office) Help shape and grow the product categories behind the UK s leading fitness retailer. Fitness Superstore is expanding its product offering across fitness, wellness, recovery and lifestyle categories. We re looking for a commercially minded Product Development Manager to build and manage our product ranges, develop OEM opportunities and work closely with global suppliers to deliver high-performing, profitable products. This is a commercial product role, ideal for someone from a buying, category management or sourcing background who enjoys owning product ranges and bringing new products to market. The Role You ll be responsible for managing and developing our product categories, identifying new opportunities, working with suppliers and overseeing the commercial performance of your ranges. You ll support the creation of new OEM products, manage supplier relationships and ensure our ranges stay competitive, profitable and aligned with customer needs retail and B2B. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role with real influence over what we sell and how our categories grow. What You ll Do Build and manage product ranges across fitness, wellness and lifestyle categories Identify market trends, customer needs and category gaps Develop commercial product briefs and business cases Work with OEM suppliers on new product opportunities and improvements Negotiate costs, margins, terms and commercial agreements Manage product lifecycle, pricing, performance and range optimisation Collaborate with marketing, digital and retail teams to support launches Monitor competitor activity and category performance About You You re a commercially driven product professional with experience in buying, category management, sourcing or product management within retail or consumer goods. You'll bring: Experience managing product ranges or categories Strong commercial awareness and analytical thinking Confidence working with suppliers and negotiating costs Understanding of product lifecycles and range planning Ability to translate customer insight into product opportunities Experience with OEM or overseas suppliers is a strong advantage Fitness industry experience is helpful but not essential What We Offer Basic Salary Negotiable. Generous bonus scheme Pension Generous staff discount (after probation) 21 days annual leave + bank holidays Free on-site parking Why Join Us? Influence the product strategy of a market-leading retailer Work across OEM and global brand partnerships Shape fast-growing wellness and recovery categories See your commercial decisions directly impact performance If you re commercially minded, product-focused and excited by the idea of shaping market-leading ranges, we d love to hear from you.

Location: Poole Hours: Monday Friday, 8am-5pm office based Salary: c £45k DOE + Co bonus paid monthly and annually Benefits: 22 days rising after 2 years, Holiday buy-back scheme, Pension, Growth by sharing bonus scheme, on-site parking, Modern open-plan offices, Free lunch every Friday, Company sick pay, company social and corporate events, monthly + annual bonus structure, training provided. PLEASE NOTE, YOU MUST DRIVE AND HAVE YOUR OWN CAR FOR THIS ROLE. Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working with our client who are a well-established family run business who are on a growth trajectory and who are now looking for to recruit a Category Manager to join their hardworking team at their office based in Poole, Dorset. This role will see you working across multiple categories, with a positive approach where you can consolidate, de-risk and project manage that category. You will naturally have a very customer centric approach to your work. The successful Category Manager will have: - Senior buying/procurement experience at high level (FMCG or high-volume component parts as an example) Able to work at fast pace with high SKUs s A real ownership/can do mindset Superb Excel and data analysis experience Ability to build relationships confidently with suppliers some travel will be required Strategic category or project management experience from a procurement background Be commercially minded and entrepreneurial Be good with systems Be able to think for yourself on a daily basis/self-starter Ability to prioritise and manage your own workload Job duties for the Category Manager are: - Supplier Management including supplier scoping, right sizing and risk management Relationship building with strategic suppliers Category Planning Complete annual category strategy pack with execution plan for GP improvement, savings and consolidation projects that are road mapped and tracked through to delivery in line with business and team goals Understand slow moving lines and backlog of stock with plan of how to reduce Price negotiation and tracking of savings and consolidation targets achieved Looking for opportunities within the categories to grow and scale their own brand product offer Understanding the volumes and product requirements to ensure the right supply base is used effectively Create data sheets and tech packs to ensure we maintain all control over IP on new products introduced to the range. Oversee all quality control of new products to ensure standards and expectations are met on first deliveries. This role would suit someone with Senior buying, procurement, purchasing experience.

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading foodservice business to recruit for a Category Manager (Fresh) Main purpose of the job Develop strong and long-lasting supplier relationships Execute short and long term strategies for the Fresh Category Work and communicate closely with other category managers Stay updated with market trends Develop and create optimal product mix Job Requirements Experience within fresh category management (fish buying would be beneficial) Early starts 4/5am Benefits Free onsite parking Health and Wellness programme Great career progression opportunities Car & cycle to work scheme If this is a role you are interested in, please apply with your most up to date CV. 50741TTR4 INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product category within the industry, supplying UK Retailers with the best fresh produce from Worldwide Growers. Due to continued success, we are delighted to offer the opportunity to join the buying team in a Supply Chain / Procurement Coordinator role. Working as part of a dedicated team to ensure the smooth supply of Fresh Produce across 7 days a week, the position of Supply Chain Coordinator will report to the Procurement Manager and will work closely with Procurement and Supply Chain colleagues becoming fundamental in the success of fresh produce product supply to key retail customers. This Friday to Monday Supply Chain Coordinator opportunity offers a varied portfolio of responsibilities to include; Support the management team across the procurement process to ensure an effective supply chain Assist with seasonal reviews & programmes for each variety and supplier Work with logistics & planning to ensure accurate stock information Manage purchase orders and stock data through the ERP system Prophet Liaise with growers to ensure accurate volumes and arrival data Offer pricing & costing models on a weekly basis We require; Previous experience within a similar key support role, with exposure to stock Management systems or ERP, examples Prophet Stock Planning, Procurement and Supply Chain experience within Fresh Produce is ideal Attention to detail, with excellent IT and numeracy skills; Microsoft, Excel Confident ability to work with all colleagues at all levels positively Salary; up to £35k + benefits Location: Kent Hours - Friday to Monday

MERCHANDISER HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS SECURITY LADIES FASHION UP TO £60,000 DOE For this opportunity, you'll find yourself emerged creative side of merchandising as you'll work closely to your design and buying teams on the new, commercial and profitable ranges that are being bought for the business. This business is one of the best performing retailers in the last 5 years. This brand really care about the product they offer to their consumer. As the Merchandiser you will be actively involved in the set up of new reporting tools and the roll out of WSSI's. You will trade and de-risk your category area by having a commercial approach to knowing your best sellers and how to capitalise on newness whilst ensuring that your Junior and Assistants are accountable for their own trading areas. AS THE MERCHANDISER, YOU WILL BE: Forecasting stock within inventory plans with the support of junior members of your team Balancing pricing, risk profile and category, supplier profiles, colour, and mixes throughout all product ranges each season Build and implement WSSI & OTB management to ensure sales and stock targets are achieved. You will be responsible for identifying best sellers and move on's that the team need to focus on to generate new sales. Review product and supplier mix's with your Buyer to ensure that the right product, quality and designs are being brought into the business Building strategy, lessons learnt and weekly trade packs for the wider team, whilst being confident in presenting your suggestions and actions to senior management. Establish a consistent pricing architecture across your ranges whilst being mindful of the competition and any promotional activity you wish to implement Manage the range in conjunction with the Head of Merchandising, along with the Buying & Design team ensuring that the best product is being brought into the business You will conduct market specific promotions and activity to grow the business, this is a great opportunity to have autonomy within a merchandising function Analysing and collating data to provide support to the team in decision making. Constantly monitor and review online performance in order to potentialise profit Ensure that your team are b new range implementation and ranging amendments. Ensuring correct stock quantities are ordered and replenishment levels loaded. Responsible for monthly Re-forecast whilst feeding back key actions to the Senior and Head of Merchandising. You will protect your department by reviewing your cover each week and will make commercial decisions about getting new product or repeats into the business You will be a motivating line manager who is approachable to all junior colleagues If you're looking for a new opportunity where there is real opportunity for growth then this is the role for you. BBBH34398

About The Role We're looking for Buying Managers across a number of our categories. The Buying Manager will work in planning, sourcing, selecting and negotiating a commercial and competitively priced product range across all channels, whilst maximising sales and margin for the department. Our commercial teams decide what we sell and at what price. We source great products for our customers and negotiate deals with suppliers. And we look for the best local produce, tracking down products around the world to meet constantly changing tastes. Own brands. Value brands. Global brands. We take great pride in them all. You'll help to deliver exceptional, customer-led ranges which drive sales and margin across a specific category. You will build on the capability of our Buying team by engaging with different teams across the business to translate customer buying insights into competitive customer propositions, ensuring quality and value. Some of your responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the category plan for a high spend, complex area Driving sales and profit through acting on our customer insight to deliver the right range and customer proposition Delivery of margin targets through negotiation and robust supplier plans Delivering our supplier promises (12 point charter) through continuously improving Supplier relationships and engagement with detailed supplier knowledge and regular supplier visits Using your market understanding of the category, including competitor insight to develop compelling category strategies Actively support and promote the high performance culture of the Buying team, including the support of personal and professional growth to encourage colleagues to be the best they can be Helping to deliver a great customer experience - helping them to buy Operating in full compliance with the Grocery Suppliers Code of Practice (GSCOP) This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office. We've built an incredibly diverse business, and we're working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs. For this role, we're looking for someone who has: Track record as a Buying Manager/Senior Buyer/Senior Trader in a similar environment A proven negotiator Proven experience of delivering category strategies in a complex, competitive market A strong customer centricity with a track record of putting the customer first Ability to work at pace, in a fast and flexible environment with drive, energy and enthusiasm Significant commercial understanding with an excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making background Experience of building relationships at all levels to drive commercial benefits Experience of implementing and driving unified strategies in a complex business environment About The Team At Morrisons, we're the single biggest food manufacturer in the UK, and the only retailer to operate our own processing sites. Which means we're not just responsible for keeping our shelves stocked - we need to stock our manufacturing sites, too. As a true one-of-a-kind business, we curate, arrange and buy everything from raw materials like flour and meat to the products our customers pop in for every day. We negotiate prices and make sure we're able to sell as much as we can. We look at product packaging and quality to help us decide where products will sit in our stores. And when you remember that each category is worth a percentage of our overall £12billion turnover from supermarket sales alone, the impact of each buying team is huge. We work in embedded business teams, so our Buyers sit with their supply chain, finance and technical counterparts, working alongside each other to make decisions and take action quickly. We even have joint targets so that we're unified in our mission to serve our customers. About The Company 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus 10% for two friends/family members Car allowance Annual bonus scheme Generous holiday entitlement Company pension contributions Private healthcare Perks with over 850 retailers We're Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We're the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we've lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or join us in our head office, we'd love to meet you