Junior Merchandiser: Trading & Stock Optimisation

Mint Velvet; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & career growth

Holiday entitlement

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Staff discount

Summer hours

Induction & development

Wellbeing perks

Job summary

Mint Velvet is seeking a commercially minded Junior Merchandiser to drive performance of its core product categories using data, insight and trading judgment. Based in High Wycombe, you will forecast, trade and manage stock to maximise sales and profitability.

You will work closely with the Head of Merchandising Operations to ensure the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities, delivering value and growth for the brand.

Qualifications

• Strong merchandising experience with forecasting, stock management and trading principles.
• Analytical, data-driven approach with ability to turn insight into action.
• Able to build relationships and influence stakeholders across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage WSSI forecasting and reforecasting to deliver budget and identify risks/opportunities.
• Ensure core lines are available at the right time and in the right quantities while balancing stock risk.
• Analyse sales, stock and customer trends to generate actionable insights for commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with Buying to shape range strategies, seasonal plans and stock investments.
• Drive in-season trading to maximise sales and margin.
• Present trading performance and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Work with Digital, Marketing, Finance and Operations to deliver objectives.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Support Assistant Merchandisers and MAA team members where appropriate.

Skills

Merchandising

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

WSSI

Job description

Mint Velvet is seeking a commercially minded Junior Merchandiser to drive performance of its core product categories using data, insight and trading judgment. Based in High Wycombe, you will forecast, trade and manage stock to maximise sales and profitability.

You will work closely with the Head of Merchandising Operations to ensure the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities, delivering value and growth for the brand.