Merchandiser

People Marketing Fashion Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

People Marketing Fashion Recruitment partners with a globally recognised organisation to appoint an Ecom Merchandiser for the UK online business. You will own merchandise planning, trading and inventory strategy, driving e‑commerce performance and profitable growth through in‑season decisions.

Collaborate with marketing and operations to ensure timely launches, optimal stock levels and data‑driven recommendations across ranges, OTB planning, and replenishment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in merchandising, inventory management, or retail analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or similar tools.
• Excellent organizational and time-management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for streetwear fashion and trends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly, quarterly, and seasonal trade and inventory performance reports.
• Conduct post-event and promotion analyses, identifying successes and areas for improvement.
• Compile in-depth seasonal product reviews, highlighting hits, misses, and opportunities.
• Conduct monthly website analyses and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide ad hoc analyses as required to support decision-making processes.
• Conduct competitive analyses to support product, pricing, and promotional strategies, identifying opportunities and gaps in the market.
• Forecast seasonal trends and provide recommendations to the design team for product development.
• Develop assortment plans based on Open-To-Buy (OTB) parameters, suggesting core and carryover lines.
• Prepare product selection and place orders in line with OTB and launch objectives.
• Prepare seasonal buy review presentations, summarising buys against OTB, range plans, and identifying gaps.
• Manage gaps and cancellations post-order confirmation, ensuring minimal impact on product availability.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop launch-specific marketing plans and product pack for website uploads.
• Coordinate with operations to monitor and manage delivery schedule, ensuring timely market launches.
• Evaluate in-season buy adjustments based on performance and inventory levels.
• Oversee correct allocations to e-commerce channels, optimizing inventory distribution.
• Plan and execute replenishments to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Prepare monthly inventory progression reports, monitoring inventory cover against targets.
• Strategise promotions and discounts to achieve revenue and inventory objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Streetwear passion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

I am partnering with a globally recognised organisation who is looking to appoint an Ecom Merchandiser into the team. This business is a key player in the branded fashion world!

You will work on merchandise planning, trading, and inventory strategy for their UK online business. This role will take full ownership of e-commerce trading performance, ensuring continuity of strategy while driving profitable growth through careful planning and in-season decision-making.

Merchandiser- The Role

• Prepare weekly, quarterly, and seasonal trade and inventory performance reports to provide actionable insights to the team.
• Conduct comprehensive post-event and promotion analyses, identifying successes and areas for improvement.
• Compile in-depth seasonal product reviews, highlighting hits, misses, and opportunities for upcoming seasons.
• Conduct monthly website analyses and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide ad hoc analyses as required to support decision-making processes.
• Conduct competitive analyses to support product, pricing, and promotional strategies, identifying opportunities and gaps in the market.
• Forecast seasonal trends and provide recommendations to the design team for product development.
• Develop assortment plans based on Open-To-Buy (OTB) parameters, suggesting core and carryover lines.
• Prepare product selection and place orders in line with OTB and launch objectives.
• Prepare seasonal buy review presentations, summarising buys against OTB, range plans, and identifying gaps.
• Manage gaps and cancellations post-order confirmation, ensuring minimal impact on product availability.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop launch-specific marketing plans and product pack for website uploads.
• Coordinate with operations to monitor and manage delivery schedule, ensuring timely market launches.
• Evaluate in-season buy adjustments based on performance and inventory levels.
• Oversee correct allocations to e-commerce channels, optimizing inventory distribution.
• Plan and execute replenishments to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Prepare monthly inventory progression reports, monitoring inventory cover against targets.
• Strategise promotions and discounts to achieve revenue and inventory objectives.

Merchandiser- The Person

• 4+ years’ experience in merchandising, inventory management, or retail analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or similar tools.
• Excellent organizational and time-management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for streetwear fashion and trends.