Mid-Level Product Buyer & Merchandiser

Casa by Josephine Jenno; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa by JJ in Chelsea, London seeks a commercially minded Product & Merchandising Manager to shape the product journey from sourcing to launch, working with the founder and broader team. You will travel for overseas buying, mentor a Buyer’s Assistant and ensure stock and margins meet commercial targets.

The role combines buying, merchandising and product development within a premium homewares brand, with hybrid working in London and international supplier engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, merchandising or product development within premium homeware or interiors
• Strong understanding of margins, sales performance and stock forecasting
• Experience placing purchase orders and managing supplier relationships
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with numbers and commercially-minded decision making
• Willingness to travel internationally for buying trips and trade shows

Responsibilities

• Shape Casa by JJ’s product strategy and seasonal ranges
• Identify new product opportunities aligned with brand and commercial goals
• Source products and suppliers UK and internationally
• Attend overseas buying trips and build supplier relationships
• Manage Buyer’s Assistant and ensure timely delivery of tasks
• Monitor stock levels, pricing, margins and forecast needs
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, e-commerce and operations teams
• Support launches and product imagery, information and merchandising

Skills

Buying

Merchandising

Product development

Forecasting

Supplier management

Category management

Job description

Casa by JJ is a premium homewares brand with a distinctive point of view bringing together beautiful, considered pieces for the home with an emphasis on character, craftsmanship and timeless design. Our collections are curated for customers who appreciate interiors with personality. From statement pieces to everyday essentials, we believe the home should feel layered, individual and effortlessly stylish.

As Casa by JJ continues to grow, we are expanding our product offering and developing an increasingly distinctive collection across furniture, decorative accessories and homewares. We work with a combination of established suppliers and emerging makers, alongside sourcing exciting products internationally.

Our ambition is to build Casa by JJ into a recognised destination for beautiful, characterful and well-priced interiors, with product at the heart of everything we do.

We are now looking for an experienced and commercially minded Product & Merchandising Manager to join our team in Chelsea and play a key role in shaping the next stage of our product journey.

The Role

This is a hands-on, varied role sitting at the centre of product, buying and merchandising.You will be responsible for helping to build and manage a commercially successful product assortment - from identifying new opportunities and sourcing products, through to buying, product development, launch and ongoing stock management. Working closely with the founder and wider team, you will combine a strong eye for product and interiors with a detailed understanding of sales, margin, stock and customer demand. The role will also involve overseas buying trips, giving you the opportunity to travel internationally to meet suppliers, discover new products, identify emerging trends and build relationships with new and existing partners. You will also manage a Buyer’s Assistant, providing direction, support and development while ensuring the day-to-day buying and merchandising function runs efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Product & Range Development

• Help shape and develop Casa by JJ’s product strategy and seasonal ranges.
• Identify new product opportunities that fit the Casa by JJ aesthetic, customer and commercial objectives.
• Research interiors trends, international markets, competitors and emerging designers, makers and suppliers.
• Source new products and suppliers both in the UK and internationally.
• Attend international trade shows, exhibitions and supplier meetings as part of overseas buying trips.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Support product development from initial concept and sampling through to final production.
• Ensure new products meet Casa by JJ’s expectations around quality, design, price and commercial viability.
• Build a compelling balance of core, seasonal, trend-led and statement products.

Buying & Ordering

• Place and manage purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring accuracy across product, quantities, pricing and delivery dates.
• Place timely orders for existing/core products, ensuring best sellers and key lines remain in stock and available to customers.
• Monitor stock levels and sales velocity to identify when re-orders are required.
• Manage supplier lead times and proactively anticipate stock requirements.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure orders are delivered on time and to the required specification.
• Monitor costs, pricing and margins, negotiating where appropriate to achieve strong commercial outcomes.
• Maintain accurate product, supplier and purchasing information.
• Analyse weekly and monthly sales, margin and stock performance across the range.
• Use commercial data to identify best sellers, slow movers, stock risks and opportunities.
• Support seasonal range planning and forecasting.
• Make recommendations around replenishment, pricing, promotions and product lifecycle.
• Ensure the range remains commercially balanced and aligned with customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and work proactively to minimise overstock and missed sales opportunities.
• Support the planning and execution of new product launches.

Team Management

• Manage and mentor the Buyer’s Assistant, providing clear direction and prioritisation.
• Delegate day-to-day tasks effectively while maintaining oversight of deadlines and deliverables.
• Support the development of the Buyer’s Assistant’s product, buying and merchandising knowledge.
• Create efficient processes across purchasing, product information, ordering and stock management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with the creative, marketing, e-commerce and operations teams to ensure new products are launched successfully.
• Collaborate on product imagery, product information, launch timings and merchandising.
• Ensure the product range is represented consistently across all customer touchpoints.
• Contribute to wider commercial and brand strategy as Casa by JJ continues to grow.

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines commercial confidence with genuine product passion.You may currently be working in buying, merchandising, product development, category management or a similar role within premium homewares, interiors, furniture, lifestyle or fashion.

• You will ideally have:Proven experience in a buying, product or merchandising role.
• A strong understanding of product margins, sales performance, stock management and forecasting.
• Experience placing purchase orders and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience managing or mentoring a more junior team member.
• A natural eye for beautiful, commercially relevant product.
• An understanding of premium interiors and the ability to identify products with strong customer appeal.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Confidence working with numbers, spreadsheets and commercial data.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with suppliers internationally.
• A proactive, hands-on approach - someone who sees what needs doing and gets on with it.
• A willingness and enthusiasm to travel internationally for buying trips and trade shows.

Most importantly, you will be someone who loves product. You naturally notice what's new, what's exciting and what has the potential to become a customer favourite.

What you will bring to Casa by JJ

We are looking for someone who can operate across both the creative and commercial sides of the business. You'll need to walk into a trade show and spot the product that everyone will want next season but also understand the numbers behind the decision, know how much to buy, when to re-order it and what margin we need to achieve. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the evolution of the Casa by JJ collection, influence the products we introduce and help build the buying and merchandising function as the business grows. This is an opportunity for someone who wants ownership, responsibility and creative influence within an ambitious premium homewares brand.

Salary: £40,000 per annumLocation: Chelsea, LondonWorking pattern: Hybrid - WFH Monday & Friday | Office-based Tuesday-WednesdayContract: Full-timeTravel: Overseas buying trips and international trade shows will form part of the role.