Merchandiser

About You

As the Merchandiser, you are responsible for ensuring that stock is in the right place at the right time, hitting all strategic targets along the way. You will work closely with the buying team to achieve a range that is both on brand and hits margin targets. You will use your strong analytical skills to plan and react to whatever scenario is thrown at you. You will have a love for numbers as well as being able to communicate effectively with the wider team as well as external suppliers. You will report into the Commercial Director and have an AM to manage and an MAA to support with administrative tasks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As Merchandiser your key responsibilities are:
● Work with the Buying, Design and Product Tech teams to plan and create the product ranges every season
● Produce category budgets, using analysis of past sales figures and trends to help where appropriate
● Support the buyers in developing and implementing a good, better, best range within a comprehensive price architecture
● Strategically plan and manage intake & OTB per season to its optimised level
● Update & maintain category WSSIs. Provide updates and recommendations to the Commercial Director based on findings
● Support buying with direct sourcing, cross-costing exercises & achieving margin targets
● Create and monitor department KPIs including revenue, markdown, margin, ASP and profit alongside the Commercial Director
● Create the department promotion plan and ensure it is executed across the business
● Develop positive, close working relationships across the wider business as well as with external suppliers
● Constantly analyse and review sales data and react dynamically where required
● Work across the business to ensure that the critical path is implemented and adhered to each season
● Ensure product data and attributes are accurately set up on internal systems ahead of launch
● Work closely with the Ecommerce and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth product onboarding and fulfilment
● Prepare and participate in weekly trade meetings
● Support the Commercial Director and Merchandising team with logistics planning and queries
● Support with range planning and sales data for concessions and marketplaces
● Manage and mentor the Assistant Merchandiser to support their development

Skills and Knowledge

The Merchandiser is expected to have the following skills and knowledge:
● 4 years + Experience in a similar Merchandising role
● Excellent numerical and analytical skills
● Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
● Commercial, strategic and creative all-round thinker
● Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the business

Work Location: In person