THE ALLSAINTS TEAM

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

THE ROLE

Managing a team, and reporting into the Womenswear Merchandiser Manager, you will be responsible for the global planning across all omni channel areas within UK, Europe & North America for the womenswer rtw merchandising department. The goal of the planning function is to drive the business (revenue, ebit) through strategic seasonal merchandise planning, controlled inventory management, otb management and insightful commercial analysis.

Applying your entrepreneurial spirit you will take full ownership of your department bringing fresh ideas to the table whilst developing and pushing your team forward. You will have tight control over the management of stock and have a strong background in working with WSSIs, sale forecasting and bta’s to over deliver against the targeted sell through, margin and ebitda.

You will have an affinity for product and a strong commercial awareness to ensure we deliver the strongest range possible by working closely with the buying, trading and wholesale teams.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Help deliver the planned sales and profitability of the womenswear rtw department by managing and optimising your categories through effective planning and tradingPlanning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures to the management team for your categoriesCreate a wholesale top line quarterly/ seasonal strategy relating to all kpi’s working collaboratively with the sales teamProvide historical analysis to develop quarterly / seasonal planning forecasts and regular analysis of category performance to maximise commercial opportunitiesProvide weekly summary of key performance indicators within departments of responsibility and the wider business, relating to sales, stock, profit, versus budget and last year. Monitor wholesale & retail products, sell throughs and work with the regional trading teams to manage company inventoryThrough strategic planning and trading of the department, manage the intake flow into the business to hit monthly forecasts, drive sales and minimise risks Manage and in-season trading of otb to deliver the inventory targets for your categories and the brandCategory ownership within quarterly buys for full price and outlet: analysing sales, product selection, sales/ST% forecasting and buy planning in line with otb. Working in conjunction with the Buying team to ensure the brand commercially delivers and presenting results to senior team for sign offPartner with the sales team in preparation for the market by creating account specific performance recaps and financial overviews to better assess key areas of opportunity and challengesPlan continuity for all global functions within your categories. Working closely with trading to monitor performance against forecasts to determine areas of opportunity and risks for sales, planning and merchandising. Track replenishment with production teams to ensure appropriate stock flowCreate and track off price sales projections working closely with trading teamsLead, manage and develop the junior merchandising planning team working closely with peers to help create a best in class merch functionLead and be heavily involved in ad-hoc projects across the merchandising team and business and build relationships with cross functional teamsDevelop current systems and processes that are in place and be instrumental in implementing best practices WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?Previous experience in retail merchandising or planning and wholesale salesExcellent analytical/retail maths skills and advanced excel skills required. Basic knowledge of wholesale and strong wssi systems requiredProven track record of working cross functionally with multiple departmentsAn energetic, can do and positive attitudeAble to manage own priorities, set own work objectives and proactively identify business issues and develop creative solutionsFlexible and adaptive to changing prioritiesAble to communicate at all levels within the brand in a professional wayStrong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple demands with efficiencyConfidence in suggesting calculated risks ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future

BENEFITSA generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each dayWe are a disability committed certified employerEmployee discount for you to spend with family and friends25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous serviceBank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days offAccess to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through AvivaUNUM employee assistance helplineLife assurance coverAccess to discounted gym membership and corporate discountsHybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pmFree, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail TrustEnhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellnessDedicated mental health support from our mental health first aidersEye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!#WeAreAllSaints

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.

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