Junior Merchandiser

SUCCESS TALENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

Success Talent is recruiting for a Junior Merchandiser at a well-known multichannel footwear retailer in London. You will own stock planning for the Kids & Accessories department, forecast key lines, and manage repeats and OTB, collaborating with brands on cancellations.

You will produce weekly reports, prepare data for meetings, plan promotions, and optimise stock flow to meet weekly warehouse targets. Leadership and cross‑team liaison are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Merchandiser or Senior Assistant Merchandiser in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Own stock planning for Kids & Accessories, forecast key lines on line cards, and manage OTB and intake to maximise sales.
• Collaborate with Buying teams and brands on cancellations and range planning to curate the best product selection.
• Produce and analyse weekly reports; prepare data and insights for meetings including range sign‑offs.
• Plan promotions and markdowns, align with warehouse weekly targets, and ensure effective workload distribution across teams.
• Lead and develop the team, maintain relationships with Buying, Web, and Supply Chain, and present figures for senior management.

Skills

Stock forecasting

Merchandising

Team liaison

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

Junior Merchandiser

London

Permanent

£Excellent plus benefits package

A well-known multichannel footwear retailer is looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join their team to work with top leading brands. As the owner of trading for the Kids & Accessories department, you will be responsible for managing stock levels, forecasting key lines on line cards, placing repeats, and collaborating with brands on cancellations. Your role will involve planning future ranges by working closely with the Buying team and brands to curate the strongest possible product selection.

You will take full ownership of the planning system, effectively managing stock and OTB, and fostering strong relationships with key brands. Additionally, you will produce and analyse weekly reports, as well as prepare data and insights for meetings, including range sign-offs. A key part of your responsibilities will include planning promotions and markdowns, as well as managing intake to maximize sales, optimize stock flow, and align with warehouse weekly targets.

Building relationships across internal teams will be essential, particularly with Buying, Web, and Supply Chain teams. You will also oversee the management of your team, ensuring workload distribution is effective and aligned with departmental objectives. Training and developing your team will be a key focus, fostering their growth in line with both individual and team goals.

Lastly, you will contribute to senior management meetings by presenting figures and providing key information to support strategic decision-making. This is a varied and dynamic role that combines operational excellence with strategic input.

We are looking for someone with experience as a Junior Merchandiser or Senior Assistant Merchandiser in a retail environment.

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