Are you a commercially‑focused retail Merchandiser with a passion for delivering the right product at the right time?
As Merchandiser, you’ll play a key role in planning, trading and shaping future ranges across a multi‑channel retail business. You’ll help to ensure sales and margin budgets while effectively managing stock levels in line with business targets. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their merchandising career and make a tangible difference within a growing organisation.
Merchandiser : Retail – The Job Outline
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Raise PO’s in timely manner for both Seasonal and Never Out of Stock lines.
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Accurate forward‑forecasting of intake and OTB to deliver sales & margin targets, highlighting any potential risk or opportunities
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Ensure timely production planning to secure capacity and achieve on‑time deliveries
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In‑season trading: analysing performance, highlighting best/worst sellers & proposing action
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Maintain WSSI, stock integrity, critical paths and internal documentation
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Manage supplier relationships and ensuring goods arrive on time and in full
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Oversee branch distribution planning with the Retail team
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Check and process supplier invoices & packing lists
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Support senior management with process improvement initiatives
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Monitoring competitor activity to influence strategy and decision‑making
Merchandiser : Retail – Required Skills & Experience
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At least 3 years’ experience as a Junior Merchandiser/ or Merchandiser in a retail branded business
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Commercial awareness and a proactive, results‑driven approach
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Strong intermediate IT skills, especially Microsoft Office
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Excellent communication, organisational and time‑management skills
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High attention to detail, numeracy and the ability to work using your own initiative
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Decisive, influential and able to build strong relationships all levels, internal & external.
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Team player with a flexible, positive approach.
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Ability to travel if required
