Junior Merchandiser

Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset, England. For more than fifty years, Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand, internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit. Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.  Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team. The Role: As a Junior Merchandiser, you will play a pivotal role in the dynamic Global Buying & Merchandising team at Mulberry, directly contributing to the success of our global planning initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Global Planning Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving sales and optimizing inventory across our EMEA Outlet network. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities will be highly valued. You will collaborate closely with various departments, ensuring that our merchandising strategies align with our overall business goals. Duties and Responsibilities:  Inventory and Sales Management: ·       Manage and review weekly performances across Outlets for the EMEA (turnover, inventory, cover and margin) ·       Ensure stock is maintained at an optimum level through recommending re-buys, sell backs and re-phasing of intake (Made For Outlet, Markdown, Full Price) ·       Provide a thorough weekly, monthly & annual sales analysis on store/product performance ·       Plan the IDS levels and adjusts based on sales & stock throughout the season ·       Attend and present in weekly/monthly Trade Calls ·       Actively review stock consolidations and opportunities ·       Build strong relationships with Store Managers, Area Managers, Marketing and VM to improve products’ performance ·       Drive solutions to inventory concerns by working alongside key stakeholders within the business ·       Constantly review existing processes with our EMEA region, advising and making recommendations to improve (logistics, store deliveries, stock transfers, inventory movements) ·       Ensure that the decision-making tools reflect the most accurate trading position on Sales, Stock and Intake ·       Support SGPM with International Made for Outlet planning and allocations Outlet Business: ·       Develop an annual strategy and action plan for the Outlet business ·       Work with SGPM on the Outlet product and pricing strategy ·       Forecast and monitor Made for Outlet stock, re-forecast regularly to reflect current trends and react accordingly ·       Responsible for the Outlet Markdown strategy for seasonal sales and promotions ·       Closely collaborate with external partners on product exposure opportunities and taking part in local activities ·       Propose pricing models of merchandise and monitor sales & stock in season and recommend further markdowns in order to achieve revenue and margin targets ·       Regular store visits to Outlet stores in order to understand competition and drive opportunities ·       Maintain an outlet product launch calendar to be used as a key tool for communication with other departments in order to share key trading periods as well as key product drops   Financial planning: ·       Support SGPM to plan the financial budgets and quarterly re-forecast for the Outlet business ·       Reconcile monthly product re-forecasts to EMEA store revenue plans ·       Responsible for maintaining OTB and WSSI; liaising with Full Price team to gain necessary information on product flow ·       Developing existing tools and new reporting  Culture:   ·       Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit. ·       Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions, and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues. ·       Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.   Sustainability: ·       As a certified B Corp, we are committed to using business as a force for good. You’ll be encouraged to incorporate environmentally and socially responsible practices into your work, supporting our Made to Last strategy across Climate, Circularity, and Community. ·       Help foster a culture where diversity is celebrated and every individual feels valued, respected, and included. Champion equity, empathy, and understanding in all interactions - internally and externally. Skills and Knowledge: ·       Planning skills and analytical skills ·       Decision making and problem solving ·       Ability to embrace change ·       Great communication skills ·       Strong presentation skills ·       Customer focused Other: ·       Previous Outlet experience preferred ·       Strong excel skills essential