Project Manage UK Permanent Merchandising Initiatives

• Manage counter refits, moves and store closures, ensuring any changes to the schedule are communicated to key stakeholders. Initial point of contact for all internal / external UK ad-hoc merchandising queries e.g. unit dimensions / costs / parts information / timings.
• Liaise between the client and the business to facilitate the manufacture of all new permanent counters in the UK
• Driving project timelines with internal colleagues and the business ensuring the timely delivery of Update Kits meeting internal and retailer critical path deadlines
• Create planogram brief (Adds & Removes SKU list) for each update cross-functionally with the brand team, then briefing suppliers on all items required with dimensions / samples of NPD
• Lead weekly merchandising operations meetings to ensure that all projects are on track through close management and on-going review
• Prepare briefs for artworkers ensuring feedback from all stakeholders is taken into account
• Checking price strips and graphics to ensure; consistency, quality, accuracy and "on-brief". Liaising with marketing to ensure that all elements are promptly approved
• Create monthly collateral dispatch summaries in excel (PK’s) for warehouse team
• Receive, record and remediate all reported in-store issues. Prepare weekly summary to be shared internally with stakeholders
• Regularly update internal databases of stores (identifying any new door openings and closures) and VM collateral
• Lead event & one-off tester & stock ordering process
• Manage the creative request process with global artwork agency

Inventory Management of Spare Parts and Print / Maintenance of Permanent Counters

• Regularly review stock reports alongside the supplier to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained. Issue disposal instructions for redundant stock after each NPD launch.
• Commission replenishment orders for spare parts to maintain UK estate. Draft TOA’s, facilitate the raising of relevant purchase orders and ensure delivery in full. Ensure inventory is logged post-production
• Receive, record and remediate all reported in-store issues, co-ordinating in-store remedial repairs with suppliers, tracking all associated costs to ensure alignment within predetermined budget parameters. Prepare weekly summary to be shared internally with stakeholders
• Work cross-functionally with field merchandising team / external supplier / retailers to ensure end to end spare parts/print process runs efficiently.


Budget Management

• Record all forecasted/actual costs work to monthly/quarterly budget, ensuring quotes are properly filed on the system.
• Liaise with NAMs and Finance to draft TOAs & P&L's, track approvals to ensure Capex is signed-off before work commences.