Head of Merchandising - Head Office - Wimbledon

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Robert Dyas

Head of Merchandising - Head Office - Wimbledon

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<p>Are you an experienced, results-driven Merchandising leader ready to make a significant impact?</p><p style="text-align: left;">We are seeking and <strong>Head of Merchandising</strong> to join our team in Wimbledon.&nbsp;You will be responsible for optimising our cash income by dynamically planning, trading, and managing all aspects of stock, ensuring the right products are in the right store at the right time to maximise sales, profit, and availability.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What&nbsp;You'll&nbsp;Be&nbsp;Doing</p><ul><li><strong>Financial&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Stock&nbsp;Planning:</strong> Plan and manage the OTB and stock pipeline to deliver key financial KPIs, including stock turn, margin and sales.</li><li><strong>Strategic&nbsp;Trading:</strong> Accountable for the financial performance of stock, constantly challenging the status quo to maximise cash income and ensure efficient use of company capital.</li><li><strong>Team&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Supply&nbsp;Chain&nbsp;Management:</strong>&nbsp;Lead,&nbsp;develop,&nbsp;and&nbsp;manage&nbsp;the&nbsp;Merchandising&nbsp;Team.&nbsp;Oversee&nbsp;the&nbsp;entire&nbsp;intake&nbsp;process&nbsp;from&nbsp;FOB&nbsp;to&nbsp;domestic&nbsp;and&nbsp;work&nbsp;with&nbsp;Logistics&nbsp;to&nbsp;develop&nbsp;throughput&nbsp;and&nbsp;capacity&nbsp;plans.</li><li><strong>Retail&nbsp;Optimisation:</strong> Work with the Head of Commercial, Store Operations, and Space Planning to develop store range bandings and proactively challenge stock allocation to maximise profit and sales density.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder&nbsp;Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with Buying, Finance, Marketing, and E-commerce teams to align stock management with trading calendars and promotional activity.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What&nbsp;We&nbsp;Are&nbsp;Looking&nbsp;For</strong></p><ul><li>Proven&nbsp;experience&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;senior,&nbsp;multi-site&nbsp;Merchandiser&nbsp;trading&nbsp;a&nbsp;large&nbsp;product&nbsp;range.</li><li>Strong&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;Multi-channel&nbsp;Convenience&nbsp;Retailing&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;track&nbsp;record&nbsp;in&nbsp;High&nbsp;Street&nbsp;Retailing.</li><li>Demonstrable&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;financial&nbsp;management&nbsp;of&nbsp;OTB&nbsp;and&nbsp;robust&nbsp;Stock&nbsp;control.</li><li>A&nbsp;pragmatic,&nbsp;aggressive&nbsp;trader&nbsp;who&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;an&nbsp;astute&nbsp;manager,&nbsp;capable&nbsp;of&nbsp;taking&nbsp;measured&nbsp;risks&nbsp;while&nbsp;delivering&nbsp;to&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;financial&nbsp;plans.</li><li>Previous&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;space&nbsp;planning,&nbsp;planogram&nbsp;management,&nbsp;and&nbsp;FOB&nbsp;stock&nbsp;management.</li><li>High&nbsp;numeracy,&nbsp;quick&nbsp;analytical&nbsp;skills,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;high&nbsp;attention&nbsp;to&nbsp;detail.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Perks&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Generous&nbsp;Leave:</strong>&nbsp;26&nbsp;days&nbsp;annual&nbsp;leave&nbsp;plus&nbsp;bank&nbsp;holidays.</li><li><strong>Colleague&nbsp;Discount:</strong> Generous discount across all Theo Paphitis retail businesses (Robert Dyas, Ryman, Boux Avenue, London Graphic Centre).</li><li><strong>Rewards:</strong>&nbsp;Bonus&nbsp;incentives&nbsp;to&nbsp;share&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;company's&nbsp;success&nbsp;and&nbsp;regular&nbsp;sample&nbsp;sales.</li><li><strong>Wellbeing:</strong>&nbsp;A&nbsp;pension&nbsp;scheme,&nbsp;free&nbsp;life&nbsp;assurance&nbsp;(after&nbsp;qualifying&nbsp;period),&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;dedicated&nbsp;colleagues&nbsp;wellbeing&nbsp;and&nbsp;mental&nbsp;health&nbsp;programme.</li><li><strong>Development:</strong>&nbsp;Investment&nbsp;in&nbsp;learning&nbsp;and&nbsp;development&nbsp;and&nbsp;clear&nbsp;paths&nbsp;for&nbsp;succession.</li></ul><p>If&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;a&nbsp;<strong>Results&nbsp;Driven</strong>&nbsp;individual,&nbsp;a&nbsp;<strong>Team&nbsp;Player</strong>,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Passionate</strong> about&nbsp;retail,&nbsp;apply&nbsp;now&nbsp;to&nbsp;join&nbsp;the&nbsp;TPRG&nbsp;family!</p>

Robert Dyas

Head of Merchandising - Head Office - Wimbledon

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