Merchandiser

In The Style; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion retailer in Manchester seeks a Merchandiser to manage critical path operations and stock deployment. The ideal candidate has experience in fast fashion, strong analytical skills, and excellent attention to detail. You will collaborate with various teams to drive success in new collections and ensure product availability. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a generous holiday allowance and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

40% Discount on clothing

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have worked in a fast fashion business or similar.
• Experience in a high-volume environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the critical path and ensure timely stock arrival.
• Review and monitor sales to make proactive trading decisions.
• Work with the buying team on range plans and new collections.
• Mentor and manage a team of Assistant Merchandisers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills (Excel)

Job description

Ownership for the planning and forecasting of assigned categories and ensuring stock holding is in line with agreed target , WSSI management and escalation of issues to management

Critical path management

You will take ownership of the Critical path for your area to ensure that the stock arrives in time for launch, proactively seeking solutions for any issues which may. You will work closely with logistics & the warehouse team to ensure a smooth transition of stock from supplier to site.

Product performance

Review & monitor daily/weekly sales proactively making trading decisions such as rebuys, markdowns & promotional plans. Work closely with other functions across the business to implement trading actions such as buying & marketing.

Range plans

Our products are critical to our success, you will work with our buying & design team to range build and sign off new collections that are commercial and on brand.

Team support

You will report directly into the Senior Merchandiser & deputise for them in their absence. You will manage a team of Assistant Merchandisers & Merch Admins, working with them to mentor and provide support to ensure they deliver on daily tasks

The way you'll work

• You'll be great at time management, prioritising your time and making sure that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
• You will solve problems; identifying areas to improve and lead the actions required.
• You'll take ownership of your assigned celebs/categories and make sure everything is in place for each launch.

How your impact will be measured

• Margin
• Stock holding levels
• Stock availability in line with our launch plans

A bit about you

• Ideally, you will have worked in a fast fashion business or similar
• You'll enjoy the energy of a high-volume environment
• You'll be organised with sharp attention to detail
• You'll be analytical, with the ability to solve problems quickly
• You'll have strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• 40% Discount on ITS clothing

If this role is of interest and you think you have the right skills and experience, hit apply.