Senior Merchandiser

Seraphine; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maternity fashion seeks a Merchandise Planner for a 9-month maternity cover. The role involves managing multichannel inventory, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in Ecommerce Fashion, with a strong proficiency in Excel and a proactive approach.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Paid day off for birthday

Early finish on Fridays

50% staff discount on full-price items

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of merchandise experience in Ecommerce Fashion.
• Highly proficient in Excel and other key office programs.
• Approachable and friendly with a strong team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead multichannel inventory planning and management.
• Own Outlet category strategy, forecast, and inventory.
• Maintain Trading Calendar and optimize key trading dates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Seraphine

At Seraphine, we dress women through the most exciting transition of their lives: pregnancy. After more than two decades of redefining pregnancy dressing, we continue to push the boundaries of what maternity fashion is, and can be

We believe women deserve to feel like their best, most confident selves during pregnancy, so we create elevated pieces that feel like a natural extension of their existing personal style. Because a pregnancy wardrobe should be more than just functional. It should be aspirational, enjoyable to wear, and loved.

We call it life changing style.

Workplace & Culture

We're driven by innovation and a passion for excellence in everything we do. We value resourcefulness, dependability, and diverse perspectives - fostering a culture where individuals play to their strengths to achieve market-leading results. At every level, our team is committed to building a collaborative workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We do what we love and invite exceptional individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this exciting journey.

Purpose:

To lead multichannel merchandise planning, manage inventory, and drive strategic initiatives to maximize sales and margin performance across core and outlet categories.

Hybrid: 3 days in central London office / 2 days from home

9 month maternity cover - until Jan 2026

Accountabilities:

• Multichannel inventory planning and management.
• Full Ownership of Outlet category. Strategy, Forecast & Inventory.
• Lead Monday trade, presenting to key stakeholders.
• Maintain Trading Calendar & optimise key trading dates.
• Foster strong relationships with Key Stakeholders outside of the day-to-day team.

Requirements:

• A Minimum of 5 years of merchandise experience - within Ecommerce Fashion / Clothing.
• Highly proficient in Excel, with experience in other Key Office programs.
• Highly attentive and has an eye for detail.
• Proactive as well as reactive.
• Approachable and friendly - working well in a team.

Benefits:

• Annual leave entitlement - 25 days FTE paid holiday + any bank/public holidays.
• Birthday Leave - Paid day off for birthday to be taken within 30-day time frame.
• Early finish Friday - Early finish on Fridays at 3pm (or another agreed day).
• Core Hours - Core hours are from 10:00am - 4:30pm.
• Staff discount - entitled to 50% off on full-price & 20% on sale items.
• Life Assurance - Insured for a lump sum benefit of 4 x basic annual salary.
• Income Protection.
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme - 5% Employee and 3% Employer contribution.
• Employee discount benefits via Enjoy Benefits Hub:
• - Gadget Insurance
• - Cancer Screening
• - Pet Insurance
• - Lottie - Care Home Discount
• - Health & Wellbeing Videos

• Salary Exchange Benefits via Enjoy Benefits Hub:
• - Enjoy Technology/Mobile Phones - 2 orders per year £1000 limit per order
• - Will Writing - £800 limit (Discounted rate)
• - Holiday Exchange Buy/Sell - up to 5 days max.
• - Workplace Nursery (saves both Tax and NI)
• - Gym Benefit - £1000 limit (Saves NI and fees are reduced by 10%-25%)
• - Cycle 2 Work - max £4,500 limit (Save NI and possible Tax depending on income)

• Health Cash Plan: Medicash - Claim back the total or some costs of several health related services, such as Dental Treatment, Eye Tests/Glasses, Physio etc.