Wholesale MerchandiserObjective: Create a consistent, commercial, and partner-relevant assortment framework.Key ActionsDefine 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 (root cause, action, owner, date).Evolve OTB review/management to include partner fulfilment assessment when measuringperformance.Define a dedicated order-management function within wholesale operations.Support range architecture per partner; lead the monitoring of guardrails.Consolidate partner sell-out and market signals; own SKU forecast proposal.Lead quarterly forecast reviews; drive exceptions to closure.Validate partner inputs; align commercial plans and promos.Ensure the Cluster forecasts are integrate into O9/global process; maintain 13-week rolling cadence.Set-up tracking reports that review actual orders v forecast to increase the commercial grounding of partner inventory discussions (move to fulfilled orders from fill rate)Assess feasibility for sell-out dashboards and forecast accuracy reports.Exception review: forecast vs. supply gaps; action & owner.Update rolling 13-week view for top SKUs/partners.OTB + fulfilment review (includes partner fulfilment assessment).Range guardrail compliance pulse.Formal forecast review with key partners.Range performance & sell-out insights into next range cycle.Partner sell-out at SKU/week, on-hand/cover, promo calendar, launch lists, DC availability, service lead times.Lock range guardrails and publish to Sales/KAMs.Build baseline 13-week forecast for top SKUs by contribution for key partnersStand up exceptions board (template + cadence).Start forecast-led fulfilment reporting; measure baseline KPIs.Align dedicated order-management ownership and SOP.Incomplete sell-out data ? Start with key partners; define minimal viable data spec and SLAs.Change resistance (sales/partners) ? Show quick wins via pilot KPIs assess opportunity's for commercial wins.Forecast-to-supply disconnect ? Weekly cross-functional exception calls; clear ownership.Range guardrail drift ? Embed checks in assortment sign-off workflow.BH35719JBRP1_UKTJ