Junior Merchandiser

Belstaff; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel brand in London is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to lead Demand Planning. The role involves sales and inventory forecasting, creating reports, and collaborating with retail and warehouse teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience from a ready-to-wear apparel brand, advanced analytical skills, and strong Excel proficiency. This position offers an opportunity to impact the overall business strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience from within a RTW apparel brand.
• High levels of numeracy and an assured analytical capability.
• Ability to translate technical merchandising data into strategic objectives.
• Proven ability to embed robust processes for achieving company targets.
• Passion for working with Retail and Warehouse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Demand Planning for the Merchandising team.
• Forecast sales and inventory across all Core and Icon SKUs.
• Create clear and informative reporting of demand plans.
• Monthly review of demand plans with the Production Team.
• Align demand plans with total sales budgets.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical capability

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Belstaff was created by and for independent spirits. We know that what we do, and who we do it with matters. Join the team and make an impact as we build a legacy that surpasses our incredible past.

Love The Challenge. Find A Way. Go All In. Stand Together. Be The Difference.

A bit about Belstaff

Belstaff is a functional clothing brand founded to move people forward. Throughout our history we have championed material innovation, collaborating with those who challenge the ordinary and celebrate the joy of the journey. Belstaff has designed protective suits for race-car drivers, windproof smocks for Marines and insulating clothing for mountaineers. One thing is at the heart of all these endeavours: An Independent Spirit. Today, this energy prevails and unites the people who bring the Belstaff brand to life, providing the best products to our customers – both old and new. We are committed to building a team of curious, conscious individuals dedicated to showing up, standing together, and being the difference between a good day and a great day.

We are currently searching for a Junior Merchandiser to lead Demand Planning for the Merchandising team.

As leader of the Demand Planning function, you will be responsible for the sales and inventory forecasting across all Core and Icon SKUs as well as working closely with the Collection Merchandising function on financials and budgeting. This role will suit you if you have a head for numbers, reporting and analysis. You will join us with robust relevant experience, perhaps from a larger retailer with significant menswear continuity product, and enjoy the challenge of establishing efficient systems and processes that ultimately optimise revenue for the business.

We are looking for someone who will be responsible for:

Demand Planning

• Owning and maintaining Linecards at SKU level for all Core and Icon products
• Forecasting sales and stock by week
• Using historical data, market trends and the commercial calendar to accurately plan inventory across all channels
• Regularly review ranging, capacity and MIS (minimum in stock) levels by location
• Effectively managing duplicate SKU code transitions

Range Planning

• Setting up and maintaining Category Budget sheets, range plans and option plans
• Support the Collection Merchandising team with OTB and Sales analysis at Category level
• Providing accurate fabric forecasting in line with Critical Path deadlines

Reviews and Reporting

• Creating clear and informative reporting of demand plans for key stakeholders
• Lead monthly reforecast meetings reviewing key KPIs, identifying opportunities and mitigating risks
• Ownership of flagging risks and solutions to SMT in a timely manner, pre-empting overstocks or availability issues
• Ownership of the Core and Icon WSSI. Aligning demand plans with total sales budgets and latest view forecasts
• Reviewing inventory with Wholesale counterpart to improve stock efficiency

Supply Chain and Allocations

• Monthly review of demand plans with the Production Team. Considering MOQ’s and product lead times
• Reviewing and re-phasing intake based on demand, commercial calendar and warehouse capacity
• Working with the Allocation team to ensure replenishment is aligned with demand plans and coordinating stock transfers between stores and warehouses
• Providing inventory movement forecasts to the Logistics team

We are looking for someone who has:

• Relevant experience from within a RTW apparel brand
• High levels of numeracy and an assured analytical capability
• The ability to translate technical merchandising data into strategic and tactical objectives that can be used across the business
• Proven ability to embed robust processes that contribute towards successful achievement of company targets and KPIs
• A commercial head; able to identify opportunities as well as risks
• Passion for working with Retail and Warehouse teams
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience of influencing multiple stakeholders and departments

We are looking for someone who is:

• Inspired by working for Belstaff
• Motivated by taking ownership for integrating best practice planning into the business
• Commercial, analytical, collaborative
• Personable, self-motivated, calm under pressure
• Highly communicative; persuasive, engaging
• Flexible and enjoys working in a fast moving and dynamic environment
• Incredibly detail-oriented and organised with a solutions-oriented mentality
• Able to contribute fresh and innovative ideas

Where to from here?

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation or religion. We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates so if you would like us to make any adjustments to the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.