Merchandiser

Theo Paphitis Retail Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Staff discounts across group brands

Performance bonus incentives

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Robert Dyas is seeking a Merchandiser to lead the planning and trading for a dedicated category, ensuring stock levels are optimised to hit sales targets. You will work closely with the Buyer to shape plans, drive performance, and scale profitability across channels.

You will bring Advanced Excel, experience with OTB and WSSI, and a strategic mindset to influence decisions and champion best practices in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills with experience in stock planning tools.
• Experience using OTB and WSSI for stock forecasts and margin protection.
• Ability to manage core stock controls and drive profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial planning and trading for your category.
• Optimise stock levels to maximise sales and protect margins.
• Collaborate with Buying teams to unlock new commercial opportunities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

OTB

WSSI

Stock controls

Forecasting

Tools

Excel modelling

Job description

The Heartbeat of Commercial Strategy

At Robert Dyas, we’re not your average retailer. We’re a curious team searching for smart, enduring innovations that make life easier. We focus on essential, high-quality solutions for the home and garden, keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do—whether in our neighborhood stores or online.

The Role:

As one of our Merchandisers, you’ll lead the planning and trading of your department, ensuring stock levels are perfectly optimised to hit sales targets. Working closely with the Buyer, you won’t just manage numbers—you’ll strategically shape plans, drive performance, and help us scale for profitability.

What you’ll do:

• Category Leadership: Champion the commercial planning and trading strategy for your category.
• Stock Optimisation: Ensure inventory levels are perfectly balanced to maximise sales and protect margins.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with Buying teams to unlock new commercial avenues and scale the business.

What you’ll bring:

• Sector Agnostic: Whether your background is in fashion, beauty, electronics, or home, we value your expertise—junior merchandisers looking for a step up are highly encouraged!
• Resilient & Driven: You are calm under pressure, confident, and recover quickly from setbacks.
• Technically Sharp: Advanced Excel user with a proven track record managing OTB, WSSI, and core stock controls.
• Strategic Communicator: You influence and inspire others, readily challenging current ways of working to champion best practices.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Time Off: 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Perks: Generous colleague discounts across Robert Dyas, Ryman, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre.2
• Rewards: Competitive performance bonus incentives, pension scheme, and life assurance.2
• Culture: Regular sample sales, social events, and a dedicated wellbeing and mental health programme.2

Why Join Robert Dyas?

• Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn bonus, company pension (with enhancement options) and a referral scheme
• We offer an environment where decisions happen quickly and where your analysis directly impacts the bottom line.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Great colleague discount across Robert Dyas, Ryman, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre.
• Unparalleled growth potential with tailored training and structured career development designed to propel you into future Merchandising or Buying leadership roles.
• A vibrant, people-oriented culture with regular social events and wellbeing support.
• The chance to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment at the heart of our Head Office.