Merchandiser

Michael Page; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Close to transport links

Employee discount up to 50%

Employee Assistance Program

Company Workplace Pension

Buy/Sell holiday scheme

Health cash plan available

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Merchandiser to join a well-established ladies multi-channel fashion retailer in West Midlands. In this key strategic role, you will drive product performance and execute plans across merchandise categories. The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in merchandising tools like Excel, and effective communication abilities. The role offers various benefits including employee discounts and a health cash plan, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their careers in retail apparel and fashion.

Qualifications

• Ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles.
• Implement demand planning practices.
• Collaborate effectively with teams and partners.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analysis for previous season performance.
• Work with buyer to drive strategy for the following season.
• Ensure key sales trends are highlighted to the buying team.
• Sign off on all orders raised by buying.
• Work with buying to establish pricing strategy.
• 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/OTB

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in merchandising tools and software

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Excel

Inventory management systems

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

Our client is an established ladies multi‑channel fashion retailer based in the west midlands. They design and develop products for a broad range of consumers, aiming to provide the correct look and fit for customers of all ages using high‑quality fabrics and raw materials to ensure 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 the 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 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/OTB

Profile & Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles and 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
• Employee discount up to 50 %
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Workplace Pension
• Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Health cash plan available

Career Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Distribution, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion

Locations: Walsall, Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Wythall