junior merchandiser - Padova - AW LAB

Descrizione

The BATA GROUP is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global company with more than 30,000 employees, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries worldwide, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best value for money, backed by unparalleled service, for more than 120 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the Company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, but, above all, people, knowledge and core values. Today, Bata's pioneering principles enable the company to adapt quickly to market changes. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to function proudly as an inclusive company in every country in which it operates.

With more than 270 shops in Italy, Spain and Portugal AW LAB is a laboratory of "urban sport style" trends that offers to its customers the coolest products of the moment, suggesting and inspiring them in creating their own style. Since opening its first store in 1997, with the name of Athletes World, AW LAB is part of the Bata group, world leader in the footwear industry, with over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries. AW LAB proposes a wide collection of sneakers of the most famous international sport brands and a wide range of exclusive designs created in collaboration with them. The proposal is completed by a collection of apparel and accessories of the leading sportswear brand and by two private clothing labels.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE

We're looking for a JUNIOR MERCHANDISER that will support the Merchandising Team in the management of department and category goals in terms of turnover, sell out and stock rotation.

The resource will have the opportunity to collaborates with the Team in the in-season inventory management and optimization, by using the leverage of call-off, product distribution and replenishment.

KEY CHALLENGES

• Supporting the review and maximize product flow based on the latest trends and assumptions to ensure the best assortment for stores
• Supporting in the appropriate quantitative distribution of merchandise based on store performance
• Supporting working with Store Operation Department and Area Manager in analysing store performance and planning visits to markets and stores
• Working with the Planning and Store Operation Department to suggest and set up the correct markdown campaign and promotions
• Supporting the management of the reverse logistic process steps for commercial returns
• Supporting the management of end-of-season returns and the management of old merchandise to ensure its proper distribution in the outlet or stock jobber network
• Collaborating with Purchasing and Marketing Department to plan and implement marketing campaign

CORE COMPETENCIES

• University in progress, in particular in the Economic field
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular good knowledge of Excel
• Planning, Organizing and Result Orientation
• Problem-solving and multitasking abilities
• Delivers in consistent way following his department priorities, respecting the deadlines
• Pursues quality in accomplishing tasks, paying attention to details and verifying information
• Works well with other departments

LANGUAGES

• Italian
• Good knowledge of English
• Spanish nice to have

LOCATION

• Limena (PD)
• Possibility of working in Smart Working for part of the week after an initial on-site training period