Merchandiser / Senior Merchandiser

Tagged Resources Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser to support their Retail Marketplace merchandising team. This role offers hybrid working with two days from home and is focused on driving commercial results through strategic planning and team leadership. Candidates should have strong merchandising experience and the ability to optimise inventory and budget management. This is a maternity cover position for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a merchandising role.
• Ability to manage relationships with key marketplace contacts.
• Experience in budget and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strong commercial results through strategic planning and trading insights.
• Lead and develop a team of Retail Assistant Merchandisers.
• Analyse weekly performance to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Advanced merchandising expertise

Leadership capabilities

Strategic mindset

Budget management

Inventory management

Job description

The Company :

Our client a leading fashion brand are looking for a Merchandiser / Senior Merchandiser to join their Retail Marketplace merchandising team.

12 months Maternity Cover

HYBRID WORKING 2 DAYS FROM HOME

The Role :

• Responsible for delivering strong commercial results through strategic planning, trading insight and team leadership.
• Budget management, inventory management, and ensuring a seamless integration between buying, planning, and marketing teams.
• Advanced merchandising expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset focused on profitability and sustainable growth.
• Lead the seasonal trading strategy, ensuring sales, margin and stock targets are achieved.
• Own WSSI, forecasting and budgeting across your department.
• Analyse weekly performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations.
• Oversee allocation, replenishment and stock flow across all sales channels.
• Manage relationships with key marketplace contacts.
• Partner with Buying on range building, price architecture and product lifecycle management.
• Drive markdown and promotional strategy with a focus on margin optimisation.
• Produce effective trading reports and present insights to senior leadership.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Retail Assistant Merchandisers.

Skills Required :

• Strong experience in a merchandising role with a foc...