Senior Merchandiser

This senior role will take accountability for maximising category performance through strategic range and stock planning for seasonal collections.

Client Details

A great opportunity for a Senior Merchandiser to join a contemporary & active apparel business in the Derbyshire area. They are a Ecommerce & Wholesale company that have seen strong growth of the past 3 years. With offices in South Yorkshire, London and LA. Due to this they are looking for a Senior Merchandiser to join the Merchandising team.

Description

• Construct & aid presentation of company range plans ensuring accurate buy plans & financial roll-ups by category and channels. Review pricing hierarchy and margin for pre-season sign-off.
• Recommend product range structures, including option count and range depth, through data analytics.
• Review sales and forecast future demand for all sales channels, planning the order volumes to achieve sales budgets.
• Responsible for demand planning seasonal collections lines within the business, meeting availability targets & working with product teams to ensure commercial exit strategies.
• Provide forward visibility of stock intake & inventory holding reports.
• Review in-season stock opportunities and stock-out risks ensuring category profitability is maximised.
• Ensure merchandising calendar and critical path deadlines are met to achieve stock delivery on time in full, providing forecast information to achieve where needed.
• Line management of Merchandiser, overseeing direct channel processes & replenishment.
• Review and present weekly ecom & retail trade performance into the business.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports for business use.
• Build strong working relationships with supply base & internal functions.

Profile

• Previous experience within a similar role for an Apparel business.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles & implement demand planning practices.
• Proficiency in merchandising tools and software, including Excel & Inventory management systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively with other teams and external partners.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.

Job Offer

• Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
• Close to transport links
• Free Parking
• Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
• Access to Bupa Healthcare after 2 years.
• 25 Days Holiday.

Senior Merchandiser