Merchandising Coordinator – Kids (m/f/d)

Job title:

Merchandising Coordinator – Kids (m/f/d)

Company:

C&A

Job description

The future looks like youWith over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for
the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.The Merchandising Teams are responsible for building profitable product assortments that meet or exceed our financial goals and are aligned with our overall Brand Strategy. As a Merchandising Coordinator, you will be responsible for building profitable product assortments that meet or exceed the financial goals and are aligned with the overall Brand Strategy. The owner of this position provides general support for the Merchandising Lead and team members with planning and building specific product group assortments that meet or exceed the seasonal financial plan.Your responsibilities

• Set up products in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system with all the necessary information for development to create product tech packs.
• Participate in the E2E range meetings with the Merchandising, Design, and Development teams to understand and share strategies, tactics, ideas, and best practices with other coordinators. Support product group alignment by working closely with other coordinators.
• Support the Merchandising Leads in the preparation of all product-related meetings and setting up the collection building areas with samples.
• Document outcomes and minutes from Range Review and Range Signoff meetings, as needed.
• Keep Range Overviews up to date with sketches and colors by store level, as well as Collection Overviews for briefings to VIM teams.
• Proactively communicate updates around sales/business results, space and location, competition, store visits, and special initiatives. Support with presentation and capturing of competition samples, pictures, and analysis.

What you bring

• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze large amounts of data from a variety of sources to identify revenue growth and profit opportunities; if necessary, using statistical analysis to identify key drivers of business performance and inform decision-making.
• Strong understanding of business principles and internal C&A structures, with the ability to apply this knowledge to analyze data and make informed recommendations.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including management, the Merchandising organization, and other CRSO business units.
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to incorporate analysis into decision-making processes.
• Ability to quickly adapt to ad-hoc requirements and changes in the market/business environment and update analyses as new data becomes available.
• Detail orientation and ability to carefully analyze and interpret data to verify the accuracy of findings.
• Good self-organizing and work structuring skills, positive forward-looking mindset, self-starter, team spirit, and energized by delivering the best product for our customer. Passionate about the product by optimizing quality processes, motivated by challenges, and providing solutions.
• Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
• Knowledge of how to work with SAP, Mainframe 3270 (VDU1 and VDU2).
• Advanced Lotus Notes skills.
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Approach Databank).

What we offerThis is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy.
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme.
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores.
• 30 days’ vacation plus an additional 3 days off.
• Corporate pension scheme.
• Mental health and wellness program.
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment.
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture.

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.
We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.
Even if you don’t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.

Expected salary

Location

Vilvorde, Brabant Flamand

Job date

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:15:19 GMT

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