Merchandiser

Rise Resourcing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in the Midlands is looking for a Merchandiser to manage product lines through planning and trading. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, preparing seasonal proposals, and driving sales while managing stock effectively. The ideal candidate has experience in Retail Merchandising, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Retail Merchandising environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with proven problem-solving skills.
• Commercially aware and business focused.
• Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse & collate info from various sources.
• Commercially aware and business focussed.
• Able to manage & motivate your team to achieve both individual and team goals.
• Excellent understanding of all MS Office products especially Excel

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with buying to drive strategy for future seasons collections.
• Prepare WSSI proposals for departments by season.
• Manage stock to increase sales and reduce obsolete stock.
• Deliver the Merchandising & Supply strategy.
• Review daily & weekly trading reports to reduce stock risks.
• Manage stock to increase sales & reduce obsolete stock.
• Resolve escalated central merchandise team queries.
• Collate figures and update the senior Management team regularly.
• Work cross-functionally with warehousing, shipping, finance & sales to optimise sales and margin.

Skills

Retail Merchandising experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong numeracy skills

Commercial awareness

Team management

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

I am currently recruiting for a Merchandiser to join a fashion brand based in the Midlands. You will be responsible for planning, forecasting and trading for specific season product lines. Supporting the Senior Merchandiser to ensure continued growth in the department.

If you think you have the right experience within a Merchandising role, then get in touch and apply today.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with buying to drive strategy for future seasons collections.
• Planning & preparing WSSI proposals for each department by season for all markets.
• Building relationships with internal teams to continuously develop & optimise product lines.
• Deliver the Merchandising & Supply strategy.
• Reviewing daily & weekly trading reports to reduce stock risks.
• Responsibility for stock management to increase sales & reduce obsolete stock.
• Dealing & resolving any escalated central merchandise team queries.
• Collating figures and updating the senior Management team regularly.
• Working cross functionally with warehousing, shipping, finance & sales teams to optimise sales and margin, while ensuring high levels of professionalism are achieved.

Key requirements

• Previous experience within a Retail Merchandising environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure with proven problem-solving skills.
• Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse & collate info from various sources.
• Commercially aware and business focussed.
• Able to manage & motivate your team to achieve both individual and team goals.
• Excellent understanding of all MS Office products especially Excel

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion