Joules Clearance Merchandiser at Next Plc

Blaby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Excel, Google Sheets, Commercial Acumen, Markdown Management, Inventory Optimization, Price Management, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Presentation Skills, Data Analysis, Critical Path Management, Channel Planning

Industry

Description

The Role Step into the new role of Clearance Merchandiser. You will be part of the Merchandising Ops team delivering Operational Excellence, taking a forward facing, solution based approach identifying risks and opportunities in every task that is undertaken. A focus on efficiencies, process improvement and collaboration are key attributes needed for success. No two days are the same in the Merch Ops department. This role is a new role within the team, taking ownership of markdown & clearance stock, managing pricing, channel plans and exit routes and maximising profit with every decision made. What You'll Do: Optimise surplus sale stock through current channels, managing a markdown timeline and identifying exit routes to maximise profitability. Seasonal Sale Events: Manage mid and end of season sale events, including item roll-ups, reporting, channel planning, and stock builds adhering to targets set. Channel Stock Optimisation: Using current and future trading plans, identify the most suitable route for surplus stock across genders, categories, and price points working to terminal stock targets Age of Stock: Maintain a critical path for surplus stock, taking into account seasonality and product type. Price Management: Managing pricing through the markdown critical path to maximise cash recovery Terminal Stock Process: Develop and maintain a range of exit route options for surplus stock, prioritising profit recovery at every stage. Outlet Stock Management: Manage surplus stock (Mainline and Special Purchase) across the Outlet store estate, taking into account store capacities. Internal Communication & Relationships: Build and maintain relationships internal with a focus on finance, retail, marketing and product teams Next Product Operations: Build and maintain relationships with the Next Production Operations team Future Season Planning: Build recommendations based on clearance stock and feed back to product teams to inform future season planning and reduce repeat stock risk. What You’ll Bring We are looking for an experienced professional with a proven track record at Merchandiser or Senior Assistant level. Technical Savvy: You are a wizard with Excel or Google Sheets and possess a high standard of commercial acumen. You can look at a spreadsheet and see the story behind the numbers. Organisation: Your attention to detail is second to none. You can prioritise your own workload and approach tasks with a calm, confident energy. Communication: You are a natural when it comes to negotiation and presentation, able to influence others while remaining approachable and relatable. Most importantly, you are someone who loves getting things done. You have a bold optimism for the future, you are never afraid to fail and grow, and you celebrate success collaboratively. You embrace change and always give it your all. Sponsorship In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and would not, therefore, be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without sponsorship We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned. #LI-Onsite Our Working Way At Joules, we honour our British heritage while creating products and experiences that delight, inspire, and connect with our customers every day. We are committed to bringing freshness and innovation to our collections, delivering style, quality, and joy in every season. We strive to be the leading brand in preppy, heritage ‘time off’ clothing, offering standout outerwear and rainwear, layered autumn and winter essentials, fresh spring and summer styles, and a broad selection across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and homeware. At Joules we lead on product, design, print, creative brand strategy and marketing whilst NEXT supports retail, HR, finance, distribution, customer service and returns - offering operational excellence. * 25% off most Joules, NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) * Up to 10% off most partner brands & Branded Beauty products * Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops * Clothing Allowance * One family day per year * Reward Schemes - From a cycle to work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers * Life assurance * Pension * Fantastic L&D opportunities * A bold and vibrant place to work * Free on-site Parking & low cost EV charging points Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_joulesHR@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Responsibilities

Manage markdown and clearance stock to maximize profitability through strategic pricing and channel planning. Coordinate seasonal sale events and maintain exit routes for surplus stock across the outlet estate.