Retail Merchandiser - Hermès Istanbul (Temporary Contract)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Market and Métier Knowledge

Undertake monthly/quarterly study of your Métiers and ad hoc analyses to understand performance, quantitative and qualitative
Build action plans in close collaboration with the stores
Work closely with stores to analyse customer feedback (understanding of trends and client needs) to define a relevant product offer and share with the Métiers
Regular store visits and time spent instore

2. Buying

Define the OTB (Open-To-Buy) for stores in line within the strategy of the subsidiary and Europe and with the stock objectives set for the current year
Split Leather commitment and quotas among the stores
Propose a buying strategy and support the stores in their freedom of buying to ensure a unique but coherent offer that will answer to their customers’ needs and enhance the store identities, with a good balance between novelties and bestsellers
Prepare easy to use tools for stores to guide them during podium and preview
Consolidate pre and post podium buying reports
Monitor and control reorders in line with budgeted stock levels
Lead the PSI forecast twice per year, proposing adjustments based on sales per store
Allocate Push Offers among the stores

3. Product and Stock Animation

Define local strategy to develop each metier in the country and achieve sales ambitions
Optimise every opportunity to move stock throughout the business reducing the financial impact of depreciating goods

4. Supply Management

Work closely with Customer Service in Paris to ensure timely delivery and adapt the priorities if necessary for the business
Share reports on stock levels and delivery updates with the stores
Coordinate and ensure timely destocking
Work closely with Chief Financial Officer to align buying and destocking forecasts and optimise stock levels across the country

5. Stock Management

Ensure optimal flow of deliveries to the stores
Coordinate the logistics and legal aspects of deliveries, with Expedition Dept in Paris and any relevant Customs authorities locally;
Liaise with Logistics Manager to ensure all shipment discrepancies are escalated to the appropriate departments and external parties in a timely manner and make sure the reception processes in store are respected.

COMPETENCIES

Merchandise experience within a retail environment
Highly analytical with exceptional organizational, communication and presentation skills
Commercially aware with a passion for our products
Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
Be influential, structured and pedagogic in their approach
Detailed in their analyses but synthetic and action-focused when sharing with others
Team player, with great interpersonal skills

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