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Merchandiser
Merchandiser – M&S Jewellery
Location: Billericay, DCK
About Us
DCK is one of the world’s leading fashion jewellery companies, collaborating with top retailers and high-street brands such as River Island, M&S, Matalan, Next, and Tesco.
We’re seeking a Merchandiser to join our dynamic Merchandising team in shaping the M&S Jewellery account.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategy & Planning:
- Collaborate with Buying, Design, and Host teams to define the brand’s vision and forward-thinking initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Oversee critical path timelines and key milestone deadlines, aligning workflows with both M&S and DCK priorities.
- Drive profitability-focused Building Blocks and Strategy while adhering to host partnerships’ goals.
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Assortment & Financial Oversight:
- Develop profitability-driven assortment plans, including Building Blocks, BEVs (Best Ever Values), and phasing—balancing newness, repeat sales, and sell-through metrics.
- Sign off departments’ strategies and budgets with senior management.
- Use analytical tools to identify trends and propose solutions to realise full brand potential.
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Seasonal & BOSS (Buyer Operating System of Sales) Planning:
- Execute seasonal planning—assortment, option, and range planning—optimising newness, grading, and options with clarity.
- Align all activities with total and branch stock requirements, reflecting Fluro Par (FP) and Markdown Department (MD) targets.
- Conduct real-time in-season forecasting, adjusting OTB (On-Time Balance) and OTC (On-Time Commitments) based on trading data.
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Performance & Data-Driven Decision-Making:
- Gather host insights (footfall, shopper trends, business changes) and present actionable recommendations.
- Reforecast sales, stock, intake, and markdowns using WSSI (Weekly Sales Stock and Income) data.
- Highlight margin risks and recommend corrective measures.
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Team Leadership & Development:
- Manage staff by ensuring clear priorities and encouraging consistent processes.
- Foster a culture of transparency, accessibility, and accountability through 1-1 coaching and feedback.
- Support career growth, guiding team members towards long-term success within DCK.
Key Qualifications & Skills
- Business Acumen:
- Exceptional analytical skills with sharp strategic thinking.
- Strong attention to detail and dynamic problem-solving.
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Leadership & Communication:
- Proven track record of inspiring teams and key stakeholder management (host brands, buyers).
- Excellent interpersonal skills—building trust, alignment, and collaboration.
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Operational Excellence:
- Mastery of planning and prioritising in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Champion of 透明度 (transparency), integrity, and integrity-based work ethic.
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Data Fluency:
- Proficient in interpreting SAP, WSSI, and-line card analytics to refine decisions.
- Self-driven action-oriented, using data to distil insights into tangible outcomes.
Why Join DCK?
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a leading global fashion business with household brand partners.
- Learning Culture: Opportunities for personal and career growth from day one.
- Flexible Work: Hybrid opportunities and Friday early finishes for work-life balance.
- Well-being Support:
- 25+ days holiday entitlement.
- Free parking and monthly lunch break refreshments/fruit.
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