Merchandiser

Michael Page; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer based in the West Midlands is seeking a product performance specialist to enhance merchandising strategies. This role involves detailed analysis and collaboration with buyers to maximize sales and margin. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities and proficient use of merchandising tools. Benefits include free parking and significant employee discounts.

Benefits

Free Parking

Close to transport links

Buy / Sell holiday scheme

Employee discount up to 50%

Health cash plan available

Employee Assistance Program

Company Workplace Pension

Qualifications

• Ability to build reports and track performance.
• Knowledge of forecast principles and demand planning practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analysis at department level.
• Work with buyer on strategy for following season.
• Ensure key sales trends are highlighted.
• Sign off on all orders raised by buying.
• Establish pricing strategy for each department.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in merchandising tools

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

Overview

This is a key strategic role responsible for driving product performance, planning, and execution across merchandise categories.

Client Details

Our client is an established ladies multi-channel fashion retailer based in the west midlands area. They are looking for a talented individual to join and support the merchandising team. The company designs and develops products for a broad range of consumers, striving to deliver the right look and fit for customers of all ages using high-quality fabrics and raw materials to ensure that the product fits beautifully and performs well.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analysis at department level for previous season performance, in line with buying timeline
• Work with buyer to drive strategy for following season, preparing WSSI proposal with key building blocks to support this
• Ensure that key sales trends are highlighted to the buying team, along with option plans, in order to deliver a balanced, commercial range
• Ensure that all repeat/core lines for stores & web are identified, taking ownership of final buy quantities in line with company directives and ensuring that key programmes are booked together across all departments/brands in order to maximise margin
• Sign off on all orders raised by buying, ensuring they remain in line with departmental ASP/margin plans, escalating any concerns to Head of Merchandising
• Work with buying to establish pricing strategy for each department, ensuring this is in line with company strategy, and ensuring this is implemented across all channels & mirrored within the sub brands
• Ensure that all new options are booked in line with the buying timeline, whilst monitoring option plans/OTBProfile

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles & implement demand planning practices.
• Proficiency in merchandising tools and software, including Excel & Inventory management systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively with other teams and external partners.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.

Job Offer

• Free Parking
• Close to transport links
• Buy / Sell holiday scheme
• Employee discount up to 50%
• Health cash plan available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Workplace Pension