Senior Merchandiser

Michael Page; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Merchandiser at a contemporary apparel business in Derbyshire. This role involves constructing range plans, analyzing sales data, and ensuring stock availability for seasonal collections. The company has seen significant growth and offers a dynamic work environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in the apparel industry, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in merchandising tools. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will shape the future of the business.

Benefits

Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off

Close to transport links

Free Parking

Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off

Access to Bupa Healthcare after 2 years

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Excel

Inventory Management Systems

Tools

Merchandising Tools

Excel

Job description

• Free Parking ; Close to transport links
• Progression Opportunities

About Our Client

A great opportunity for a Senior Merchandiser to join a contemporary & active apparel business in the Derbyshire area. They are a Ecommerce & Wholesale company that have seen strong growth of the past 3 years. With offices in South Yorkshire, London and LA. Due to this they are looking for a Senior Merchandiser to join the 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 the order volumes to achieve sales budgets.
• Responsible for demand planning seasonal collections 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 ensuring category profitability is maximised.
• Ensure merchandising calendar and critical path deadlines are met to achieve stock delivery on time in full, providing forecast information to achieve where needed.
• Line management of Merchandiser, overseeing direct channel processes & replenishment.
• Review and present weekly ecom & retail trade performance into the business.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports for business use.
• Build strong working relationships with supply base & internal functions.

The Successful Applicant

• Previous experience within a similar role for an Apparel business.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles & implement 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 other teams and external partners.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.

What's on Offer

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

Senior Merchandiser