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Merchandiser

Debenhams

London

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GBP 30,000 - 45,000

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Job summary

Debenhams is looking for a Merchandiser to lead planning, forecasting, and analysis of product performance. In this role, you'll optimize sales and margins while collaborating with various teams to enhance performance. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and decision-making skills with a solid background in retail merchandising.

Benefits

Discounts up to 40% off all brands

Core hours for flexible working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

Previous experience in merchandising or similar retail planning role required.
Strong understanding of WSSI and stock forecasting tools.
Advanced Excel skills necessary.

Responsibilities

Plan, forecast, and analyze product performance to drive sales.
Optimize sales, margins, and stock levels across categories.
Monitor best and worst sellers to drive actions.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial awareness

Decision-making skills

Education

Experience in merchandising or retail planning

Tools

WSSI

Excel

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Description

You know all about our high street roots and bricks and mortar stores. Now, we're looking to the future. Since 2021, we've embraced some changes. Debenhams hasn’t made a comeback - we’ve been here since 1778, evolving and adapting to the times. This is Debenhams today - Britain’s Leading Online Department Store.

We are more than a department store - we are an institution. From creating the blueprint for designer collaborations with designers at Debenhams, to launching countless brands and inventing the beauty counter, we’ve consistently shaped the retail landscape.

We don’t underestimate the power of our brand or the place we hold in people’s hearts. This is only the beginning of the next chapter for Debenhams.

Britain needs Debenhams.....Debenhams needs you!

The Role

We’re now on the hunt for a Merchandiser who knows how to make data work harder, spot trends, and push product performance to the next level. If you’re strategic, analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment - this is your time to shine.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Merchandiser at Debenhams, you’ll take the lead on planning, forecasting, and analysing product performance to drive sales, maximise profitability, and keep our collections on point.

Numbers & Strategy

Use data to optimise sales, margins, and stock levels across your categories.
Build and manage budgets by category and depth of buy to support overall business goals.
Maintain and control the WSSI to ensure accurate forecasting and trading decisions.
Monitor best and worst sellers to drive action - rebuys, promotions, and markdowns.
Work closely with the buying team to hit margin targets and maximise profit.

Process & Development

Contribute to long-term merchandising strategies with the Head of Merchandising.
Identify and implement best practice processes to keep us ahead of the game.
Support continuous improvement across systems and workflow.

Collaboration & Communication

Lead and support your team to deliver strong performance with regular feedback and development.
Work collaboratively with Buying, Studio, VM, and Finance teams to align goals.
Present insights and trade updates to senior stakeholders when needed.

What We’re Looking For

You're a confident, commercially savvy merchandiser who knows how to translate numbers into winning strategies. You’re calm under pressure, thrive on pace, and ready to level up one of the most exciting brands in menswear.

You’ll Need To Have

Previous experience in a merchandising or similar retail planning role
Strong understanding of WSSI and stock forecasting tools
Advanced Excel skills and a highly analytical mindset
Excellent decision-making and prioritisation skills
Strong commercial awareness of menswear/streetwear trends
Proven ability to work in a high-speed, reactive environment
A proactive, solution-focused approach and a team-first mindset

Why Join Us?

You’ll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes
Core hours enable you to flex your working times around your needs on an ad hoc basis
Benefits that support your health and wellbeing
There’s up to 40% discount off our all of our brands
Our social calendar? Next level
With HQs in Manchester and London and offices across the globe (some are dog friendly!), we offer a buzzing atmosphere and the boohoo family culture wherever you work

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion and Technology, Information and Internet

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