Merchandiser - Stock Disposal (FTC)

N Brown – who we are and why work for us? 

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Merchandiser

As the Stock Disposal Merchandiser you’ll be tasked in achieving the optimum realisation for terminal stocks via all available channels. 

Lead in creating future Demand, Stock, Margin and Jobbing forecasts, which you’ll then implement and work towards achieving in season. With the aim of reducing Terminal stocks (last & previous season) in line with the margin & realisation targets that are set.

Manage a team, ensuring key tasks are assigned and everyone is clear on the expectation and desired outcomes.

In conjunction Marketing Team, provide support in trading the range plan, maximising commercial opportunities through effective management of inventory, driving demand and profit.

What will you do as an Stock Disposal Merchandiser at N Brown? 

• Managing the stock file (to identify trading opportunities or issues).
• Creating future forecasts of key KPI’s to provide to finance.
• Lead in reporting on daily/weekly and seasonal trading performance and promotional activity across all channels, delivering against key metrics of sales, % margin and cash profit, and suggesting actions to mitigate risk and maximise stock clearance.
• Distributing weekly reports on clearance activity vs LY and FC targets. Reviewing stock file to identifying stocks to sell and negotiating on prices. Ensuring records are kept up to date and working with finance to reconcile at year end.
• Using Power BI and Teradata to run key reporting around key KPI, allowing to monitor stocks, sales and clearance.
• Lead contact for marketing promotions, to provide promotional messages which target the biggest wins from a clearance perspective in order to achieve forecasts.
• Use of product and price uploader, ensuring accurate prices across all platforms and ensuring we’re full maximising sales potential.
• Working effectively with External Customers (Digital Partners, Jobbers & Auctioneers), to ensure realisation is maximised throughout all external channels.
• To be the main point of contact on the stock disposal team, dealing with core business queries and supporting the teams on critical business processes, such as fragmented stocks.
• Manage team of 3, ensuring daily and weekly tasks are met in line with hitting planned targets.

What skills and experience will you have?  

• Ability to demonstrate the skills and competencies required for role
• Strong data and analytical skills
• Able to work collaboratively across the product and marketing teams
• Able to work under pressure to react to changing commercial and seasonal requirements
• Driven & motivated
• Experience in stock disposal desirable

What’s in it for you? 

• Hybrid working
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

Ways of Working 

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. For this role, the expectation would be 3 days per week. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you.

Our promise to you: 

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown? 

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!