Merchandise Analyst - East London Verfied

Salary Negotiable East London, Eastern Cape East London, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 24-06-2019 3:10:40 PM
19-08-2019 3:10:40 PM
Merchandise Analyst – East London
Our client is looking for a Merchandise Analyst for their Head Office in East London

Minimum requirements for the job:
• Matric Certificate. (B Com degree will be an advantage)
• Valid Driver’s Licence – Code 8 unendorsed
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role (clothing retail experience will be an advantage)
• Proficient in MS Office (specifically in Excel including formulas)

Key Responsibilities
• Review information from key sources including: Operations and Merchandise Teams; Fast and Slow sellers; Reports on Competitors; Forward Covers; Market Trends; Specific product/supplier/store profiles; and Product aging.
• Analyse sales performance and stock efficiencies at store / area / company levels
• Action viable stock movement opportunities that will maximize sales and stock turn.
• Investigate reasons for poor sell offs (pricing, quality, styling, market issues)
• Assist in identifying lines for promotion across group or select stores
• Identify and take corrective measures for errors of process such as NSOH, allocation irregularities, stock not on sales floor
• Report findings to Buying and Planning Teams with recommendations for improvement of buying and allocating functions

Please forward updated your resume in MS Word with your application Note if no correspondence is received within 4 weeks of your application please consider your application as unsuccessful