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This role will be based out to the NYC office and report into the Head of B&M, The office expectations are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Main responsibilities…

• Management of team and coaching. Completion of team reviews twice yearly.
• To work with Head of Merchandising & Buying to ensure there is a balanced range for all platforms (Stores, and E-Commerce) in line with trend predictions and budget requirements
• In season trading to ensure that all categories are performing at optimum levels, re-forecasting sales using WSSI’s, constantly monitoring intake, OTB position, & terminal stocks across the department
• Formulation and compilation of Period review reports for use in Board pack.
• Liaising with VM and Retail teams to ensure B&M strategy is translated into stores
• Presenting at weekly Monday trading and best sellers meetings.
• To identify key strategic improvements within fits to improve critical path.
• Plan a number of different key cash categories, working within parameters set within top-line initial planning, focussing on all KPI’s to deliver profit expectations.
• To guard the margin without compromising the quality of the product.
• Identifying commercial repeats in season.
• Driving lessons learned, Season Analysis and strategy meetings prior to pre-season planning.
• To keep abreast of trends and opportunities in the marketplace.
• To do the buy and set up buying schedules to meet delivery requirements for all parts of the business

The Job in more detail…

• Every 4 weeks, agreeing Top line numbers with Head of Buying & Merchandising which the team will work to, re-forecasting categories, managing any risk, and potential sing over-performing areas of the business.
• Planning areas at top line across sales, options, md, terminal and recodes which will be signed off by Head of Buying & Merchandising
• Visit stores as much possible to understand the customer, product, VM stories. Improve relationships with key retail people. Action any feedback and help to profile stores when planning grading at the beginning of the season.
• Agreeing a balanced range and ensuring all stores in each grading have a strong offer.
• Work with wholesale to help meet company objectives, negotiating stock transfers during peak trading times.
• Liaise with Retail District Manager Visual Merchandising Team, Finance Team, Logistics, and Allocators
• Oversee the critical paths, and checking all orders are being fulfilled as quickly as possible, and any lateness is penalized within reason.
• Managing the spend effectively, planning quantities, width vs depth of buy, ranging and planned FP sell through.
• Working with the VM team to ensure all key messages are relayed in the correct way in store.

Tools of the trade…

• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate brand strategy and vision across all levels of an organization
• Digital Merchandising experience a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Must be a strategic thinker, flexible, decisive, detail oriented and capable of identifying and adapting to changing trends and challenges.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 4+ years experience in retail merchandising or buying

At Ted we offer a range of benefits to keep you well, including competitive medical, dental, vision plan options at little to no cost to you and paid time off inclusive of vacation, personal, and sick days. And for your longer-term financial wellbeing we’ll match up to 5% of your 401k contributions We have a fantastic team discount scheme offering you a 60% employee discount and a friends and family discount scheme.

Ted Baker is committed to equal opportunities and embraces diversity, understanding the needs and benefits of a balanced, inclusive workforce. We do not tolerate any harassment or discrimination towards any of our candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract