Merchandiser

Rise Resourcing; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to join their London office. The successful candidate will manage the merchandising strategy for their product area, ensuring high levels of professionalism and collaboration across teams. Key responsibilities include budget management, demand forecasting, and optimizing product lines based on market trends. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail Merchandising is essential.
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse data.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the multi-channel merchandising strategy.
• Manage category budget and forecast demand.
• Monitor market and competitor activity.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Numerical Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Good level of education

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Merchandiser to join a well-known apparel and retailer based within their Head Office in London.

You will be responsible for implementing and managing the multi-channel merchandising strategy on your own product area. As an integral part of the Merchandising team, you will enjoy working in a busy fast paced retail support office environment; some of your duties will include;

• Implement a customer centric Category range / strategy.
• Responsible for managing the category budget.
• Managing WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns, and margin.
• Building relationships with internal teams to continuously develop & optimise product lines.
• Continually monitor both market & competitor activity
• Working cross functionally with warehousing, shipping, finance & sales teams to optimise sales and margin, while ensuring high levels of professionalism are achieved.
• Working closely with internal teams to improve product forecasting.
• Reviewing Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Sales performance
• Contributing to the supplier review processes
• Highlighting & reviewing stock management/ flow to increase sales of high performing lines & reduce less successful lines.
• Taking full ownership of your area and acting on any category issues as they arise.
• Assisting with developing the junior team members

Key requirements for this role:

• Previous experience in retail Merchandising is essential.
• Good level of education is required.
• Highly accurate with a good attention to detail
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• High commercial awareness
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse data.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise / influence effectively at all levels.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products specifically Excel

If you think you have the right experience as a Merchandiser or are a Junior Merchandiser looking for the opportunity to step up and develop your career, then get in touch and apply today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and Distribution

• Industries

  Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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