Merchandiser - Data‑Driven Product & Trade Planning

Universal Music Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Music Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Merchandiser to drive commercial performance across our product ranges. You will plan assortment, forecast demand, and optimize stock in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Working with Ecommerce, Marketing and Finance, you will use data and trends to shape pricing, promotions and inventory strategy, ensuring profitable growth across multiple brands.

Qualifications

• Significant merchandising experience in fashion, lifestyle or licensed merchandise.
• Proven track record in forecasting demand and managing inventory.
• Experience with ecommerce and omnichannel retail environments.
• Strong ability to use data and customer insight to influence trading decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandising strategy across multiple product categories to align with commercial objectives.
• Develop seasonal assortment plans, stock budgets and sales forecasts.
• Analyze product performance with KPIs and translate insights into actions.
• Collaborate with Creative, Production, Ecommerce, Marketing and Finance on data-driven decisions.
• Support pricing, promotions and inventory planning to maximise profitability.
• Monitor market trends to inform future assortment planning.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Forecasting

Inventory management

Ecommerce/Omnichannel

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Universal Music Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Merchandiser to drive commercial performance across our product ranges. You will plan assortment, forecast demand, and optimize stock in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Working with Ecommerce, Marketing and Finance, you will use data and trends to shape pricing, promotions and inventory strategy, ensuring profitable growth across multiple brands.