Merchandiser

Everpool Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking an experienced Merchandiser for a premium fashion brand in Leeds, joining during a growth phase. You will own merchandise planning, range construction and in-season trading, working with Buying, Retail and Operations to drive sales, stock and profitability.

Required 3-4 years' merchandising experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven track record of developing merchandising teams. This role offers growth in a premium brand environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years merchandising experience within fashion/retail.
• Strong in-season trading, planning and ranging experience.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and Excel skills.
• Experience with WSSI management, OTB and linecards.
• Commercial mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders.
• Experience managing or developing a merchandising team member.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-season trading to maximise sales and profitability.
• Oversee stock, allocations, replenishment, IBTs and markdown activity.
• Manage WSSI, Open-to-Buy, linecards and KPI forecasting.
• Build seasonal range, distribution and phasing plans.
• Partner with Buying, Retail and Operations on future-season planning.
• Lead Merchandising Administrator to ensure optimum stock levels.
• Work with ASMs to optimise store performance including seasonal visits.

Skills

Merchandising experience

In-season trading

Ranging experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Team development

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

A great opportunity to join a premium fashion brand in Leeds during an exciting period of growth.

We are looking for an experienced Merchandiser to take ownership of merchandise planning, range construction and in-season trading, while supporting and developing the Merchandising team. Working closely with Buying, Retail and Operations, you will drive commercial performance and deliver key sales, stock and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage in-season trading, identifying opportunities and risks to maximise sales and profitability.
• Oversee stock, allocations, replenishment, IBTs and markdown activity across stores and warehouse.
• Manage WSSI, Open-to-Buy, linecards and KPI forecasting.
• Build seasonal range, distribution and phasing plans aligned with customer demand and store profiles.
• Partner with Buying, Retail and Operations on future-season planning and delivery schedules.
• Lead and develop the Merchandising Administrator, ensuring optimum stock levels across all channels.
• Work closely with ASMs to optimise individual store performance, including seasonal store visits.

About You

• 3-4 years' merchandising experience, ideally within fashion or retail.
• Strong in-season trading, planning and ranging experience.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and Excel skills.
• Experience with WSSI management, OTB and linecards.
• Commercially focused with strong problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Previous experience managing or developing a merchandising team member.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Merchandiser with a passion for fashion and retail to make an impact within a growing premium brand