Senior Merchandiser

Moss; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% employee discount

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Insurance

Ongoing Development

Access to Moss Learning

Employee Hub

New Baby Gift

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to strategically align merchandise planning with market trends and business goals. You will manage inventory optimization, drive sales, and lead a team while fostering collaborative relationships with buying and marketing teams. Exceptional organizational and communication skills are necessary for success. The role includes a hybrid work policy requiring 4 days in the office and offers various employee benefits, including significant discounts and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience as a retail merchandiser.
• Knowledge of the current retail environment.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review sales, stock and profitability data to influence future decisions.
• Create range frameworks for the buying teams.
• Manage critical path for product delivery and launches.
• Develop strategic relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Strategic vision and problem solving

Effective supplier management and negotiation

Understanding of consumer behavior

Effective supplier management

Job description

Purpose of the Role

As the Senior Merchandiser, your primary purpose is to strategically align merchandise planning with market trends and business objectives. Collaborating closely with the buying, marketing, retail and logistics teams you will lead the team to optimise inventory management, drive sales and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously review sales, stock and profitability data to influence future decisions.
• Use the sales budgets and historical data to create range frameworks for the buying teams. Work collaboratively with buying to build and deliver the product range.
• Manage the critical path for product delivery and seasonal launches.
• Managing and owning department and brand WSSIs and MSSIs.
• Lead inventory management strategies including managing running lines, trading seasonal stock through full price and outlet channels and utilising markdown to maximise profitability.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and logistics to ensure flexibility, timely delivery and cost‑efficiency.
• Work closely with buying and marketing teams to ensure campaigns are commercially balanced. Drive collaborative efforts to achieve company‑wide goals.
• Mentor and lead the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Set performance expectations, provide feedback, and support career development.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements within the merchandising function. Lead the implementation of new systems and technologies to improve efficiency and productivity.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Technical

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a retail merchandiser, demonstrating strategic vision, problem solving and leadership.
• Knowledge of the current retail environment and consumer behaviour to drive product strategy.
• Understanding of supply chain dynamics, including effective supplier management and negotiation.

About You

• Passionate and strategic with a keen insight into retail and fashion, embodying a leadership style that motivates and inspires teams towards excellence.
• Exceptionally organised and an effective communicator, skilled in managing complexities and driving strategies across diverse teams.
• Consistently embodies Moss's core values and behavioural competencies in daily responsibilities and interactions.

Benefits

• Employee Discount: 70% discount across all our stores.
• Season Ticket Loan: Financial support for commuting.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Encouraging eco‑friendly travel.
• Discounted Gym Membership with PureGym: Promoting physical health and fitness.
• Life Insurance: Providing peace of mind for colleagues.
• Ongoing Development: Tailored to suit your career ambitions from day one.
• Access to Moss Learning: An online learning platform for skill enhancement.
• Employee Hub: Easy access on the go to colleague benefits, recognition, wellbeing and company updates.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating important personal milestones of colleagues.

Additional Information

Our Hybrid Work Policy requires a minimum of 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

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