Merchandiser

Everpool Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment in Leeds is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to own merchandise planning, range construction and in‑season trading, while supporting the Merchandising team. You will work closely with Buying, Retail and Operations to drive commercial performance, meeting sales, stock and profitability targets.

This is a great opportunity to join a premium fashion brand during an exciting growth phase, with scope to develop and lead a small team within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Merchandise planning

In-season trading

Range construction

Excel

WSSI

Open-to-Buy

Linecards

Forecasting

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Open-to-Buy

Job description

Salary negotiable -Dependant on experience

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.