Music Merchandiser: Data-Driven Range & Growth

Universal Music Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Music Group is hiring a Merchandiser to drive commercial performance across multiple product categories in a fast-paced, data-led environment. You will be responsible for range planning, forecasting demand and inventory management, while working closely with Ecommerce, Marketing and Creative teams to optimise stock, pricing and promotional activity.

This is a consumer-focused role within a dynamic, cross-functional setting.

Qualifications

• Significant merchandising experience within fashion, lifestyle, retail, consumer products or licensed merchandise.
• Proven experience forecasting demand and managing inventory.
• Experience using data and customer insights to inform trading decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandising strategy across multiple product categories, ensuring stock investment aligns with business goals.
• Develop seasonal assortment plans with Ecommerce teams and manage stock budgets.
• Forecast demand, monitor stock cover and optimize replenishment and markdowns.
• Collaborate with Creative, Production, Marketing and Finance to embed commercial priorities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide regular trading reports and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Merchandising

Forecasting

Inventory management

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Universal Music Group is hiring a Merchandiser to drive commercial performance across multiple product categories in a fast-paced, data-led environment. You will be responsible for range planning, forecasting demand and inventory management, while working closely with Ecommerce, Marketing and Creative teams to optimise stock, pricing and promotional activity.

This is a consumer-focused role within a dynamic, cross-functional setting.