MERCHANDISERCompetitive Salary, based on experienceFull Time (35 hours per week)Office-based (Leeds)Skopes is a leading menswear retailer. We are currently looking to recruit a Merchandiser, to join our Head Office team in Leeds.The Merchandiser will play an integral role in supporting the business strategy and growth plans by merchandise planning, constructing ranges, and delivering trading activities. Alongside leading and developing the Merchandising team, you will need to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, providing operational support in the execution of the business strategy to deliver KPIs.Job descriptionTrading & branch merchandising:
Efficiently execute strategic planning and in-season trading to achieve the targeted sales and profitability goals for the department.Identify opportunities and risks to trade, report on key highlights/lowlights, implementing actions to capitalise on consumer and market demands alongside the promotional calendar.Weekly review of all retail and warehouse stocks, including allocation, replenishment and IBT planning to ensure availability targets are met and sales opportunities are fulfilled.Oversee the store delivery process with key internal and external stakeholders, managing and rectifying all queries with the teams.Proactively forecasting KPIs aligned with trading output, demands and the promotional calendar.Manage the markdown cycle throughout each season to maximise sales, profit and sell through.
Planning:
Ensure optimum stock planning in line with the business strategy and budgets, executing space, category, and option planning for the retail channel.Strategically plan and deliver departmental trading activities, intake processes and KPI forecasting in conjunction with the planning of the WSSI and Open-to-Buy (OTB).Manage and oversee the update and review of the linecards with the merchandising team, taking necessary action in line with the critical path and business demands.Build and execute seasonal range planning, creating robust distribution and phasing plans that are aligned with the store demographic and pricing architecture.Working closely with the buying and retail teams to coordinate future season planning, ensuring alignment across departments.Co-ordinate with the Import Merchandisers and operation teams to leverage commercial opportunities, orchestrate delivery schedules and the daily planning of allocations, replenishment and IBTs. Leadership:Lead the Merchandising Administrator on planning allocations, replenishment schedules, monitoring and amending pars to ensure optimum stock levels in all stores, concessions, and wholesale routes.Provide 1-2-1 support to the Merchandising Administrator within categories owned.Ensure an engaging and inclusive management approach, instilling positive behaviours and offering the team support, guidance and development opportunities.
Skills & Qualifications required:
3-4 years of experience in merchandising.Highly numerate with outstanding proficiency in ExcelDemonstrated expertise in analytical techniques and data analysis.Verified track record in in-season trading.Expertise in planning and ranging, including WSSI management & linecards.Ability to react to changes in demand and logistics.The ability to identify and offer effective solutions to problems.Experience with managing a merchandising team of one or more.
Behaviours required:
Effectively communicate and build relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management.Able to work under pressure and resilient.A love of retail and good commercial awarenessWork closely with the ASMs to optimise sales in each store. Store visits will be required seasonally.
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Bookkeeper & Payroll AdministratorHull, HU3 | Permanent | Part-time – 27.5 hours per week £17.00 per hour (£24,310 per annum)We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll activities of an established business based in Hull.This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience who is comfortable managing their own workload and taking responsibility for an established finance and payroll function.The business is currently reviewing its accounting systems and plans to move from Sage 200 to either Xero or QuickBooks before the end of the year. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to be involved in the transition and help establish the new system and working processes.The roleYour responsibilities will include:
Managing the purchase and sales ledgersMaintaining the nominal ledgerProcessing supplier payments and customer receiptsCompleting bank reconciliationsPreparing and submitting VAT returnsProcessing payroll using Sage 50 PayrollManaging PAYE/RTI submissions and associated payroll administrationAdministering workplace pension processesMaintaining accurate accounting records and spreadsheetsProviding accurate financial information and reports to the Directors and external accountant as requiredManaging regular bookkeeping, payroll and statutory deadlines
Investigating and resolving routine discrepancies and accounting queriesSupporting the transition to a new accounting system and helping to establish effective processes within it
About youWe are looking for someone who already has the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to take ownership of the role.You will need:
Strong practical bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of bookkeeping principlesHands-on experience of purchase, sales and nominal ledgersExperience of bank reconciliations, supplier payments and customer receiptsPractical experience of VAT returnsGood payroll experience, including PAYE/RTI and workplace pensionsPractical experience of Xero and/or QuickBooks would be advantageousPractical experience of Sage 50 PayrollGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google SheetsExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsThe confidence to investigate discrepancies and resolve routine issues independentlyThe judgement to recognise when something should be referred to the external accountantThe ability to manage your own workload and meet regular deadlines
This is not a trainee or developmental position. The successful candidate will already have substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience. The initial handover will focus on familiarising you with our business, systems and established processes.HoursThis is a permanent, part-time position working 27.5 hours per week.Our preferred working pattern is Monday to Friday. However, we can offer some flexibility and would consider the 27.5 hours being worked over three or four days per week, by agreement.LocationThe role is based at our Hull branch.There may be some initial travel to Rotherham as part of the transition arrangements, depending on the successful candidate's start date. Any such arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.What we offer
£17.00 per hour£24,310 per annum based on 27.5 hours per weekPermanent, part-time employmentA regular 27.5-hour working weekFlexibility to consider a three, four or five-day working patternResponsibility for an established bookkeeping and payroll functionThe opportunity to be involved in the introduction of a new accounting systemSupport from the company's external accountant when required
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