Senior Merchandiser Ecommerce/Trading

TRP Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in the UK is seeking a Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves managing online trading performance, driving seasonal planning, and leading inventory strategies while collaborating with Buying, Digital Marketing, and Supply Chain teams. The ideal candidate will combine commercial insight with analytical skills to optimize sales, margins, and stock efficiency. This is a pivotal role in ensuring a compelling online shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Commercially astute with strong analytical thinking.
• Experience in e-commerce trading and product management.
• Strong understanding of inventory strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the seasonal e-commerce trade strategy.
• Lead OTB management and in-season trading decisions.
• Shape category-level merchandising and pricing strategies.

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a commercially astute Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading to join our fashion-led business on a 12-month maternity cover. This role sits at the heart of the online operation, owning trading performance across the UK e-commerce channel and ensuring the right product, at the right time, in the right place. Blending commercial instinct with strong analytical thinking, you will drive seasonal planning, in-season trading and inventory strategy, working closely with Buying, Digital Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver a compelling, customer-first online proposition.

This is a 1 year maternity cover role

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Own and drive the seasonal e-commerce trade strategy, delivering against sales, margin, stock and conversion targets.
• Lead OTB management, assortment planning and in-season trading decisions to maximise sell-through and stock efficiency.
• Shape category-level merchandising, pricing and NOS strategies, balancing trend, availability and commercial performance.
• Manage the online product and launch calendar, overseeing seasonal, replenishment and in-season buys.
• Define and execute promotional and markdown strategies, supporting peak periods and key fashion moments.
• Lead weekly trade meetings and performance reviews, translating data into clear, commercial actions and insight.
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