Merchandiser

Trespass; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (32 with service)

Corporate discounts

Relaxed dress code

Free parking

Job summary

Trespass is a leading outdoor clothing and equipment brand seeking a Merchandiser to plan and forecast with a focus on range-building and stock management. You will work closely with the design, buying, and allocator teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of retail merchandising experience, a proactive approach, and strong Excel skills to drive weekly and seasonal KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience as a merchandiser within a retail business.
• Experience with department/category planning and stock management is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Plan and forecast by season for the department.
• Oversee range/assortment planning and stock levels.
• Manage in-season forecasting and markdowns.
• Supervise the Allocator.
• Produce weekly and seasonal KPIs and reports.
• Ensure stock is in the right place at the right time.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Excel

Stock management

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Centric Merchandising

Job description

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8.30am to 5.30pm)

Company Introduction

Trespass is a leading outdoor clothing and equipment brand known for its commitment to performance, quality, and affordability. With over 300 retail stores worldwide and an established web presence in the UK along with exciting opportunities to further expand into Poland, Canada and Germany, Trespass designs gear to suit everyone from casual adventurers to serious outdoor enthusiasts. The brand offers a wide range of products, including waterproof jackets, ski wear, hiking boots, and camping gear — all engineered to withstand the elements while offering comfort and style. Trespass prides itself on innovation and accessibility, making the outdoors open to all.

Role Overview

As Merchandiser you will be responsible for the Planning/Forecasting of one of our key departments.

You would be responsible for:

• Department Category Planning by Season
• Range/Assortment Planning
• Stock Management
• In Season Forecasting and Markdown Maintenance
• Supervising the Allocator
• Reporting – Weekly, Seasonal KPIsStore Grading
• Responsible for making sure we have the right stock at the right time.

You will be heavily involved in product and range building and will need 2/3 years’ experience as a merchandiser within a retail business.

Could you be who we are looking for?

• Do you have experience in Centric Merchandising?
• Do you enjoy being able to use your initiative to run projects and identify opportunities through new tasks?
• Are you excellent in working with Microsoft Systems, more specifically Excel?
• Are you a strong communicator with the ability to influence both verbally and written?
• Do you pride yourself in having a good attention to detail?
• Do you enjoy working in a busy team?
• Do you have strong Customer Service/Administration experience and thrive off of client-facing environments / situations?
• Are you an innovative thinker who enjoys identifying opportunities and interventions for continuous improvement?

What does a typical day sound like?

• You will be responsible for supervising Allocation and Replenishments of stock to the stores. Making sure the Allocator is maintaining appropriate target levels from Range Plans and pushing stock to stores where necessary to manage seasonal demand.
• You will work closely with the Allocator to make sure stock is in the right place at the right time.
• You will closely with the Design & Buying Team to make sure production is placed in a timely manner.
• Key responsibilities will be Planning/Forecasting/Reporting at Line Level, Category & Department Level.
• You will work on new product launches, offers and promotions.
• You will be our expert in Department Category and Line Level Sales/Margin/Stock Levels for your particular department.

Working for Trespass

• You will receive 30 days holiday (increasing to 32 by 2 years’ service) to ensure you keep a healthy work-life balance and have lots of exciting plans in place to look forward to
• Benefit from our corporate discounts for you, your friends and family, making the most of the great outdoors
• Relaxed dress code
• Free parking as there is nothing worse than parking metres and additional costs, meaning…. buy the coffee!

We want like-minded, committed individuals to join us and be part of our continued success so if this sounds like a good fit for you.

Salary information will be determined by experience and fit and decided at point of offer, however, if you have any questions relating to this, please get in touch.