Wholesale Merchandiser

Objective: Create a consistent, commercial, and partner-relevant assortment framework.

Key Actions

Define a standard framework, commercial drivers, seasonal product buys, and partner-specific needs.
Set mandatory assortment guardrails (e.g., % core carriers, % newness, % promo alignment).
Run bi-annual structured range reviews.
Capture and use product-level forecasting + sell-out inputs in range decisions.
Implement demand-based forecasting; move to rolling 13-week view in 2026 (key partners)
Introduce product-level forecast information and ensure it's integrated into the global operating model/process.
Set up systemic visibility of wholesale forecasts (critical for O9 implementation).
Hold quarterly forecast reviews with key partners.
Improve forecast visibility to move reviews toward fulfilment of forecasted orders (away from fill-rate only).
Establish forecast-led fulfilment reporting with exception management (r...