Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

THE GIG

This is a brand-new role within our expanding Merchandising team. This role encompasses strategy, planning and trading, with responsibility of overseeing the sales and inventory of our Obsolete stock online and instore.

Planning

• Create and manage a ‘go to market’ calendar for Obsolete activity.
• Responsibility for forecasting dispatch through multiple DC’s, accounting for store and DC capacity.
• Forecast and Maintain an Obsolete WSSI
• Join the working group focusing on strategy and obsolete reduction initiatives
• Support with attributing product status based on lifecycle plan
• Run forward planning meetings with Outlet Regional Managers
• Organise monthly update meetings with the Product & Branch Merchandisers to agree priorities, actions and strategy
• Contribute to obsolete stock pricing strategy ensuring sign off with key stakeholders
• Trading
• Trade stock between both DTC channels (Ecommerce & Outlets)
• Maintain stock levels in Outlet stores managing their capacity during busy periods and marketing events.
• Maintain stock availability on Ecommerce outlet outside of promotional periods and build stock during promotional periods.
• Maintain the Obsolete Product Master File in Excel ensuring stock, sales and pricing is up to date.
• Maintain and upload price files into Microsoft D356
• Create and Maintain Weekly, Monthly and Seasonal reporting to all stakeholders making sure every takeout has an action, is followed up and completed.
• Undertake store visits and ensure all actions are followed up
• Support the Merchandising function on additional tasks during busy periods or when needed.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

• Currently working within a similar role or an Assistant Merchandiser ready for the next move
• Strong Allocation Background across both Retail and Outlet network.
• Commercial and independent thinker, able to evaluate a variety of viewpoints
• Advanced level of excel with an eye for detail
• Excellent organizational skills & the ability to prioritise workload
• Great communication skills, confident in building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

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