Role Purpose To plan and deliver product ranges and agreed stock parameters in order to successfully achieve sales, profit, margin and stock targets in an Omni-channel operation through the Merchandising of a department or product category. Role & Responsibilities • Manage margin performance, calculating the departmental position throughout the Season and managing markdowns in line with agreed targets. • Develop production forecasts for the supply base to ensure they can support the department stock requirements in line with trading requirements • Responsible for ensuring critical path is adhered to by stakeholders • Prepare for and attend key weekly and monthly meetings, identify opportunities to maximize sales, minimize risk and proposing any relevant actions. • Manage, motivate and coach the Merchandise Administration Assistant • Responsible for order authorization in line with agreed parameters. • Conduct regular store visits to develop a commercial awareness of M&P’s product ranges, stores and competitors Knowledge, Skills & Experience • Have a good understanding of the company performance as well as own department. • Has strong excel skills and proven merchandising track record with a min of 2 years in industry experience • Confident in using and reading a WSSI. • Experience of working with Far East suppliers preferable