Hybrid Junior Merchandiser: Data-Driven Growth

SCHUH; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 40% product discount for you and

Up to 36 days holiday (including bank)

Birthday day off

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Perk platform for discounts

Wages-on-demand

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Volunteer day

Job summary

schuh is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team in a hybrid role with 2–3 days in the office in London or Livingston. You will manage a department in partnership with the Merchandiser and Buyer, focusing on performance analysis, range planning, and commercial decisions to maximise profits.

You will work closely with buyers, stores, and online channels, using advanced Excel and retail systems to inform decisions, optimise stock, and drive sales across channels.

Qualifications

• Highly numerate and analytical. Advanced Excel skills.
• Competent user of advanced Excel, confident in use of data and standard retail systems.
• Excellent time management and communication skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to influence & present ideas in a positive and professional manner.
• Embrace and lead continuous improvement, adopt a creative approach with strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lead, delegate, support and coach a team.
• Awareness of retail industry and competition within sector.
• Role models schuh values.
• Demonstrates a focus on finding solutions and improvements which add value to customers and the overall business.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Buyer to evaluate performance and support the product strategy.
• Analyse performance and help create options frameworks for width and depth of ranges.
• Adapt range plans to optimise e-commerce, ROI and store grades/clusters.
• Plan, implement and analyse promotions and their results to drive sales and profit.
• Provide visibility to Buying team of OTB positions and stock flows.
• Coordinate with branches and allocation to ensure stock flows to stores and online channels.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Retail systems

Time management

Communication skills

Influencing

Leadership

Job description

schuh is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team in a hybrid role with 2–3 days in the office in London or Livingston. You will manage a department in partnership with the Merchandiser and Buyer, focusing on performance analysis, range planning, and commercial decisions to maximise profits.

You will work closely with buyers, stores, and online channels, using advanced Excel and retail systems to inform decisions, optimise stock, and drive sales across channels.