Merchandiser

Huntress; Farsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Huntress is recruiting an experienced Merchandiser for our East Leeds-based team. The role covers range planning, stock management, in-season trading and forecasting, with close collaboration across buying, retail and operations to maximise sales and stock availability.

You will lead the Merchandising Administrator and help shape seasonal ranges, allocations and replenishment activities across the store estate.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in merchandising.
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Delivering strategic and in-season merchandising activity to achieve sales and profitability targets.
• Analysing trading performance and identifying key opportunities, risks and trends.
• Reviewing stock levels, managing allocations, replenishment and IBT planning.
• Forecasting KPIs in line with trading performance and promotional activity.
• Leading and developing the Merchandising Administrator.

Skills

Merchandising

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

WSSI management

OTB planning

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Merchandiser to join a successful and growing business based in East Leeds.

This is a key role within the merchandising function, responsible for range planning, stock management, in-season trading and forecasting, working closely with buying, retail, operations and other key stakeholders to maximise sales, profitability and stock availability.

You’ll also take responsibility for leading and developing a Merchandising Administrator, providing guidance and support across planning, allocations and replenishment.

East Leeds | Fully Office Based
Free on-site parking

The Role

• Delivering strategic and in-season merchandising activity to achieve sales and profitability targets.
• Analysing trading performance and identifying key opportunities, risks and trends.
• Reviewing retail and warehouse stock levels, managing allocations, replenishment and IBT planning.
• Ensuring stock availability targets are achieved and sales opportunities are maximised.
• Managing the store delivery process and resolving queries with internal and external stakeholders.
• Forecasting KPIs in line with trading performance, customer demand and promotional activity.
• Managing seasonal markdown activity to maximise sales, profit and sell-through.
• Developing stock plans in line with business strategy, budgets and commercial requirements.
• Managing space, category and option planning across the retail channel.
• Planning and delivering departmental trading activities, intake processes and KPI forecasting.
• Working with WSSI and Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning.
• Managing and reviewing linecards, ensuring actions are completed in line with critical paths and business requirements.
• Building seasonal ranges and developing distribution and phasing plans.
• Working closely with buying and retail teams on future season planning.
• Coordinating with Import Merchandisers and Operations around delivery schedules, allocations, replenishment and IBTs.
• Leading and supporting the Merchandising Administrator, providing day-to-day guidance and development.
• Working closely with key stakeholders and senior management to deliver commercial objectives.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Merchandiser with a strong commercial mindset and a proven track record within retail merchandising.

You’ll ideally have:

• 3-4 years’ experience in merchandising.
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability.
• Outstanding Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong experience in data analysis and interpreting trading performance.
• Proven experience of in-season trading.
• Experience of range planning, ranging and stock planning.
• Strong knowledge of WSSI management and linecards.
• Experience managing allocations, replenishment and stock availability.
• The ability to react quickly to changes in demand, logistics and trading performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-focused approach.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a Merchandising Administrator or small merchandising team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in retail.

Seasonal store visits will be required as part of the role, working closely with the retail teams to optimise sales performance across the store estate.

If you’re an experienced Merchandiser looking for a new opportunity where you can combine commercial trading, planning, analysis and team leadership, this could be an excellent next step.

East Leeds | Fully office based | Monday-Friday | Free parking

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.