Forecasting & Merchandising Lead – Growth & Planning

Sisters and Seekers; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off all products

20 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Gifted additional holidays

Free on-site parking

Medical Cash Plan

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading womenswear fashion company is seeking a Planning & Merchandising Manager to oversee the forecasting and stock planning for various product ranges. This full-time role is based at the company headquarters near Chester and involves collaborating closely with multiple teams to ensure successful product strategies, minimizing risks while maximizing opportunities for growth. The individual should have strong analytical skills, a commercial mindset, and experience in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the dynamic team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Merchandising, Planning, Trading, or Demand Forecasting within fashion or a fast-paced DTC environment.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex datasets and make clear recommendations.
• Commercial thinker who understands product performance levers, revenue drivers, and stock efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the forward demand plan across categories, ensuring alignment with revenue targets.
• Lead weekly reforecasting, identifying upside opportunities and risk areas early.
• Develop replenishment frameworks for core lines and viral products.

Skills

Analytical ability

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

A leading womenswear fashion company is seeking a Planning & Merchandising Manager to oversee the forecasting and stock planning for various product ranges. This full-time role is based at the company headquarters near Chester and involves collaborating closely with multiple teams to ensure successful product strategies, minimizing risks while maximizing opportunities for growth. The individual should have strong analytical skills, a commercial mindset, and experience in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the dynamic team culture.