Merchandiser

A.M. London Fashion Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Sample sales

Birthday off

Job summary

AM London, based in Manchester, is seeking a Merchandiser to join our womenswear team. You will drive category sales, stock efficiency, and margins through agile planning and in-season trading, while owning forecasting and critical path management for frequent product drops across platforms.

Working with Buying, Design, and Supply Chain, you will ensure speed to market and strong stock control. The role requires strong Excel/analytical skills and a commercial mindset for rapid decision-making in

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-fashion or trend-led merchandising.
• Strong planning, forecasting and in-season trading capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage category strategy and stock in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive category strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Own category sales, stock, margin and intake planning.
• Forecast demand by category and platform; highlight opportunities.
• Produce clear reporting for weekly trading meetings.
• Contribute to range reviews with commercial insight.
• Trade fast-turning categories; manage phasing and repeats.
• React to underperformance with stock clearance actions.
• Plan and execute frequent drops with strong stock availability.
• Coordinate lead times and critical paths with teams.

Skills

Forecasting

In-season trading

Stock management

Analytical skills

Decision making

Category strategy

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

AM London, and our in house brands Threadbare and Saltwell was built out of something personal - a bond between father and daughter, and a shared love of fashion passed down through generations. What began as a family passion has grown into British brands recognised for their commitment to Trusted Style and Honest Value.

Based in Manchester, the heart of the UK's fashion and textile industry, Threadbare and Saltwell continues to design with one clear purpose: to create clothing that combines elevated design, everyday wearability, and lasting quality. Built for the everyday wardrobe, Threadbare and Saltwell are proud to be stocked in iconic fashion marketplaces including Next, ASOS and Zalando - bringing our vision of Trusted Style and Honest Value to customers across the world.

We're now looking for a Merchandiser, to work in our Manchester HQ with our womenswear team.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser is responsible for the commercial management at category level, driving sales, stock efficiency, and margin through agile planning and in-season trading. Operating in a high-pace, trend-led environment, the role will own forecasting, critical path management, and the execution of frequent product drops across multiple platforms. The role also plays a key part in shaping and driving category strategy to support business growth.

Working closely with Buying, Design, and Supply Chain teams, the Merchandiser ensures speed to market, rapid reaction to trading performance, and strong control of stock flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive category strategy, aligned to overall business and trading objectives
• Own category sales, stock, margin, and intake planning
• Forecast demand by category and platform, highlighting key opportunities
• Deliver clear reporting and insight into weekly trading meetings
• Contribute to range reviews and sign-off meetings with commercial insight
• Actively trade fast-turning categories, driving repeats and reviewing phasing
• React quickly to underperformance through stock clearance actions
• Take ownership of lead times and critical paths with awareness of trigger dates
• Plan and execute frequent product drops, ensuring strong stock availability
• Actively reviews supplier capacities and fabric planning
• Manage performance across DTC and marketplace channels
• Partner with Buying, Design, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in a fast-fashion or trend-led merchandising environment
• Strong planning, forecasting, and in-season trading capability
• Proven critical path and delivery schedule management experience
• Highly commercial with strong Excel and analytical skills
• Able to make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Generous 40% staff discount and sample sales