Merchandiser - Accessories

Retail Human Resources plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Retail Human Resources plc is seeking an experienced Merchandiser for Accessories to drive the category's commercial performance across high street fashion, ecommerce and wholesale channels. You will own seasonal planning, forecasting and stock management, using customer and trading insights to optimise assortments and maximise sales and margin.

You will work closely with Buying, Digital and Wholesale teams, present recommendations to senior leadership, and contribute to developing the

Qualifications

• Experience as a Merchandiser in a high street fashion brand.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills with proven experience in WSSI, forecasting and trading.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal planning, forecasting, trading and stock management across Accessories.
• Optimise product assortments using customer and trading insights to maximise sales and margin.
• Present commercial recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and coach the merchandising team within the category.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

WSSI

Forecasting

Trading

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Merchandiser – Accessories

A leading brand is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to lead the commercial performance of a key category.

Working closely with Buying, Digital and Wholesale teams, you'll take ownership of seasonal planning, forecasting, trading and stock management across Accessories. You'll use customer and trading insights to optimise product assortments, maximise sales, profit and margin, and ensure the category is positioned for continued growth across full price retail, ecommerce and wholesale channels. You'll also present commercial recommendations to senior leadership and play an important role in developing the merchandising team.

You'll currently be working at Merchandiser level within a high street fashion brand. You'll have strong commercial and analytical skills, proven experience in WSSI, forecasting and trading, and be confident influencing cross-functional stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills are essential, with Power BI experience beneficial.

Reference: JYM - 16293