Senior Merchandiser

What's On In Doncaster; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary fashion brand is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to enhance category performance through strategic planning and collaboration with the merchandising team. This full-time role is based in Chesterfield, offering an exciting opportunity to implement best practices for business growth.

Benefits

Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off

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 proficiency in merchandising tools.

Responsibilities

• Maximise category performance through strategic planning.
• Review sales and forecast future demand.
• Line management of Merchandiser.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Relationship-Building

Tools

Excel

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Chesterfield, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Varley

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Full Job Description

Job Description

Who we are:

Varley is a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman. Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife Lara and Ben Mead, we are an international, family-run business headquartered between London, Los Angeles, and New York.

Job Description:

This senior role will take accountability for maximising category performance through strategic range and stock planning for seasonal collections. Working with the wider merchandising team to ensure smooth production placement & intake planning. An exciting opportunity to join a growing merchandising team and implement new best practices and processes to facilitate the next stage of business growth.

This role is based full-time in our Chesterfield Office.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Experience and Skills:

• 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.

Benefits:

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

Our People:

We think of ourselves as an international, family-run business that embodies our founders’ commitment to creating timeless collections for the modern woman. What started as a company of two has grown into a close-knit team of thinkers, creators, and innovators, taking care of our clothes, each other, and our community. Split across the UK and the USA, our team is 85% female, making us proud to be a brand for women by women. We are guided by two core beliefs: the pursuit of quality in everything we do and looking after one another. Everything else should take care of itself.

Company Values:

We are the sum of many parts. We may have two founders, but we are the sum of many parts. The journey is just as important as the destination. We look after one another. We promote diversity and inclusivity as central parts of the culture we are building. We are less when we don’t include everyone. Our successes and our failures we make as a team, not as individuals.

We pursue quality in everything we do. We should chase perfection in everything we do. Growth is a result of improvements to every aspect of what we do, not just reliance on an individual or department. We grow together.

We embrace possibility and push boundaries. We believe that there are no limits to what we can achieve. We encourage innovative thinking, pushing boundaries, and embracing new possibilities. We constantly challenge ourselves to think beyond the ordinary and create extraordinary outcomes.

Data-driven decisions and purposeful actions. We base our decisions and actions on data and reason, not on hope. We prioritize and justify our choices through thoughtful analysis. We think before we act, understanding the impact of our actions.

Our brand is timeless and valuable. Our brand is our most valuable asset, and we treat it with the utmost respect. We recognize that our brand will outlive us and strive to enhance its value through everything we do. We prioritize long-term growth over short-term gains, ensuring the longevity of our brand's reputation.

We never compromise our product. We believe the best form of marketing is to make better product. Let word of mouth be the most powerful marketing channel. Constantly improve, however marginally again. Our product is defined by quality, not price.

We respect and exceed customer expectations. We deeply appreciate and value those who choose to consume our brand. We consistently strive to surpass their expectations in every interaction. Our goal is to transform customers into passionate advocates who enthusiastically share their positive experiences with others.

We choose partners who reflect our values. We view our suppliers, service providers, and stockists as partners, not mere business relationships. We carefully select partners who align with our values and standards. We understand that the company we keep reflects our brand's integrity and reputation.

We grow our brand by empowering others. We understand that the way we present information is just as crucial as the information itself. We focus not only on what we do but also on how our actions positively impact others. We aim to empower and support those around us, fostering growth and creating meaningful connections.

Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We believe that responsibility is as fundamental as the fit of a garment. We prioritize ethical practices and sustainability in all aspects of our business. We are accountable for our actions and strive to make a positive impact on our environment and communities.

Kindness is our guiding principle. We prioritize treating others with respect, empathy, and understanding. We believe that kindness creates a positive work environment and fosters strong relationships with our team members, partners, and customers.