Senior Merchandiser

TN United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative apparel business in the Derbyshire area seeks a Senior Merchandiser to enhance their merchandising team. This role involves constructing range plans, analyzing sales data, and ensuring timely stock delivery. The successful candidate will leverage strong analytical skills and proficiency in merchandising tools to drive profitability and meet business objectives. Join a company that values collaboration and offers exciting opportunities for growth and development in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Employee Purchase Scheme

Free Parking

Bupa Healthcare Access

Friend and Family Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within an apparel business.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Construct and aid presentation of company range plans.
• Review sales and forecast future demand for all sales channels.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Demand Planning

Merchandising Tools

Excel

Tools

Inventory Management Systems

Merchandising Software

Job description

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A great opportunity for a Senior Merchandiser to join a contemporary & active apparel business in the Derbyshire area. They are an ecommerce & wholesale company that has experienced strong growth over the past 3 years. With offices in South Yorkshire, London, and LA, they are looking for a Senior Merchandiser to join their merchandising team.

Job Description

• Construct & aid presentation of company range plans, ensuring accurate buy plans & financial roll-ups by category and channels. Review pricing hierarchy and margin for pre-season sign-off.
• Recommend product range structures, including option count and range depth, through data analytics.
• Review sales and forecast future demand for all sales channels, planning order volumes to meet sales budgets.
• Responsible for demand planning of seasonal collection lines within the business, meeting availability targets & working with product teams to ensure commercial exit strategies.
• Provide forward visibility of stock intake & inventory holding reports.
• Review in-season stock opportunities and stock-out risks to maximize category profitability.
• Ensure merchandising calendar and critical path deadlines are met to deliver stock on time in full, providing forecast information as needed.
• Line management of Merchandiser, overseeing direct channel processes & replenishment.
• Review and present weekly e-commerce & retail trade performance reports.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports for business use.
• Build strong working relationships with supply base & internal teams.

The Successful Candidate

• Previous experience in a similar role within an apparel business.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, and knowledge of forecast principles & demand planning practices.
• Proficiency in merchandising tools and software, including Excel & inventory management systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively with teams and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer

• Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
• Close proximity to transport links.
• Free parking.
• Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
• Access to Bupa Healthcare after 2 years.