Merchandiser

Everpool Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is helping a successful fashion retailer recruit an experienced Merchandiser to join their Head Office in Cardiff. You will influence product strategy, drive commercial performance and shape ranges in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Merchandise Controller, you will develop range plans, manage Open-to-Buy, analyse sales and stock, and lead junior team members. A commercially minded, analytical approach with strong Excel skills is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a fashion merchandising environment.
• Strong numerical, analytical and forecasting skills.
• Experience in range planning, stock management and Open-to-Buy.
• A good understanding of the buying cycle and seasonal trading.
• The ability to interpret performance data and make confident commercial decisions.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across Buying, Merchandising and supplier teams.
• Strong Excel and merchandising systems knowledge.
• A proactive, adaptable approach with the confidence to manage change.
• Experience supporting or developing junior team members would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver commercial range plans to achieve sales, stock turn, margin and profit targets.
• Work closely with the Buying team to build exciting, customer-focused fashion ranges that deliver strong trading performance.
• Manage in-season Open-to-Buy budgets at category level, using WSSI and merchandising systems to support effective trading decisions.
• Analyse sales, stock and margin performance, identifying opportunities to maximise sales and minimise markdown exposure.
• Manage terminal stock levels through effective range planning, stock control and markdown strategies.
• Monitor supplier commitments and stock intake, ensuring product availability and efficient stock flow.
• Build strong supplier relationships to improve lead times, flexibility and product availability.
• Review forecasts and trading trends, reacting quickly to changing customer demand.
• Support the development and delivery of departmental merchandising strategies.
• Lead, coach and develop Junior Merchandisers, Assistant Merchandisers and Merchandise Administrators.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Excel

Open-to-Buy

Range planning

Stock management

Negotiation

Tools

WSSI familiarity

Merchandising systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a successful fashion retailer as Merchandiser where you will have the opportunity to influence product strategy, drive commercial performance and make a real impact.

Salary: Competitive salary plus package - Negotiable plus relocation package

An established and expanding fashion retailer, is looking to recruit an experienced Merchandiser to join their Head Office team in Cardiff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, analytical and product-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Working closely with the Buying team, you'll play an integral role in shaping successful ranges, maximising sales and profitability, and ensuring the right products are available at the right time.

The Role

Reporting to the Merchandise Controller, you'll take responsibility for driving departmental merchandising strategy, managing sales, stock, markdown and profit performance.

You'll work collaboratively with Buying, suppliers and wider business teams to build commercially successful ranges, identify trading opportunities and maximise profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver commercial range plans to achieve sales, stock turn, margin and profit targets.
• Work closely with the Buying team to build exciting, customer-focused fashion ranges that deliver strong trading performance.
• Manage in-season Open-to-Buy budgets at category level, using WSSI and merchandising systems to support effective trading decisions.
• Analyse sales, stock and margin performance, identifying opportunities to maximise sales and minimise markdown exposure.
• Manage terminal stock levels through effective range planning, stock control and markdown strategies.
• Monitor supplier commitments and stock intake, ensuring product availability and efficient stock flow.
• Build strong supplier relationships to improve lead times, flexibility and product availability.
• Review forecasts and trading trends, reacting quickly to changing customer demand.
• Support the development and delivery of departmental merchandising strategies.
• Lead, coach and develop Junior Merchandisers, Assistant Merchandisers and Merchandise Administrators.

About You

We're looking for a commercially driven Merchandiser who combines strong analytical skills with a genuine passion for fashion and product.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within a fashion merchandising environment.
• Strong numerical, analytical and forecasting skills.
• Experience in range planning, stock management and Open-to-Buy.
• A good understanding of the buying cycle and seasonal trading.
• The ability to interpret performance data and make confident commercial decisions.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across Buying, Merchandising and supplier teams.
• Strong Excel and merchandising systems knowledge.
• A proactive, adaptable approach with the confidence to manage change.
• Experience supporting or developing junior team members would be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established fashion retailer offering a collaborative, commercially focused working environment where your contribution will make a genuine difference.

You'll have the opportunity to influence range decisions, work closely with experienced Buying and Merchandising teams, and play a key role in driving the continued success of the business.

If you're an experienced Merchandiser looking for your next career move within fashion retail, we'd love to hear from you